Studio Apartment Rent in Kankakee, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kankakee, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,160 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Kankakee
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 Kankakee
Compare Kankakee'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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Kankakee.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kankakee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbonnais, IL | 5.9 mi | $960 | +$180 (+23%) |
| Park Forest, IL | 29.4 mi | $1,520 | +$740 (+95%) |
| Joliet, IL | 34.2 mi | $1,330 | +$550 (+71%) |
| Lowell, IN | 34.4 mi | $1,000 | +$220 (+28%) |
| Homewood, IL | 34.9 mi | $1,410 | +$630 (+81%) |
| Lockport, IL | 34.9 mi | $1,570 | +$790 (+101%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 35.9 mi | $1,490 | +$710 (+91%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 37.9 mi | $1,220 | +$440 (+56%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 38.8 mi | $1,910 | +$1,130 (+145%) |
| Lansing, IL | 39.6 mi | $1,270 | +$490 (+63%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 40.4 mi | $2,015 | +$1,235 (+158%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 40.5 mi | $1,110 | +$330 (+42%) |
Studio rent in Kankakee — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kankakee?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kankakee, Illinois is $780 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,160.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kankakee?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,200 ($2,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kankakee expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kankakee's studio median of $780 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kankakee rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Kankakee ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kankakee?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Kankakee.