Studio Apartment Rent in Hoffman Estates, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hoffman Estates, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $2,032 and +29% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hoffman Estates
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Hoffman Estates
Compare Hoffman Estates's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixon | $610 |
| 2 | Rantoul | $638 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Carbondale | $700 |
| 10 | Moline | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Washington | $750 |
| 15 | Decatur | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,190 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,190 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 9 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Hoffman Estates.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hoffman Estates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schaumburg, IL | 2.6 mi | $1,817 | +$157 (+9%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 4.7 mi | $1,970 | +$310 (+19%) |
| Roselle, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,700 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Palatine, IL | 6.8 mi | $1,550 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 7 mi | $1,620 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 7.2 mi | $1,660 | — |
| Barrington, IL | 7.4 mi | $2,190 | +$530 (+32%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 7.8 mi | $1,940 | +$280 (+17%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,620 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,560 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 9.5 mi | $1,660 | — |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,690 | +$30 (+2%) |
Studio rent in Hoffman Estates — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hoffman Estates?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hoffman Estates, Illinois is $1,660 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $2,032.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hoffman Estates?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,400 ($5,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hoffman Estates expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hoffman Estates's studio median of $1,660 is +29% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hoffman Estates rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Hoffman Estates ranks #102 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hoffman Estates?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Palatine ($1,550), Rolling Meadows ($1,620), Elk Grove Village ($1,620).