Studio Apartment Rent in Joliet, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Joliet, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,614 and +3% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Joliet
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 Joliet
Compare Joliet'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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Joliet.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Joliet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville, IL | 5.9 mi | $1,910 | +$580 (+44%) |
| Lockport, IL | 6.2 mi | $1,570 | +$240 (+18%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 7.5 mi | $2,015 | +$685 (+52%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 9.5 mi | $1,925 | +$595 (+45%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 14.5 mi | $1,580 | +$250 (+19%) |
| Lisle, IL | 16.9 mi | $1,710 | +$380 (+29%) |
| Darien, IL | 17 mi | $1,830 | +$500 (+38%) |
| Oswego, IL | 17.1 mi | $1,305 | $-25 (-2%) |
| Aurora, IL | 17.8 mi | $1,730 | +$400 (+30%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 19.2 mi | $1,790 | +$460 (+35%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 19.2 mi | $1,750 | +$420 (+32%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 19.5 mi | $1,720 | +$390 (+29%) |
Studio rent in Joliet — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Joliet?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Joliet, Illinois is $1,330 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,614.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Joliet?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,200 ($4,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Joliet expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Joliet's studio median of $1,330 is +3% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Joliet rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Joliet ranks #61 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Joliet?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Oswego ($1,305).