Studio Apartment Rent in La Grange, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in La Grange, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,386 and +10% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in La Grange
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 La Grange
Compare La Grange'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than La Grange.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs La Grange |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange Park, IL | 3.3 mi | $1,420 | — |
| Brookfield, IL | 3.3 mi | $1,270 | $-150 (-11%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 4.9 mi | $1,750 | +$330 (+23%) |
| Broadview, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,160 | $-260 (-18%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 6.6 mi | $1,330 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 6.8 mi | $1,370 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Westmont, IL | 7 mi | $1,520 | +$100 (+7%) |
| Darien, IL | 8 mi | $1,830 | +$410 (+29%) |
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,210 | $-210 (-15%) |
| Cicero, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,210 | $-210 (-15%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,683 | +$263 (+19%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,910 | +$490 (+35%) |
Studio rent in La Grange — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in La Grange?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in La Grange, Illinois is $1,420 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,386.
What income do you need to afford a studio in La Grange?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,800 ($4,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Grange expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
La Grange's studio median of $1,420 is +10% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Grange rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, La Grange ranks #72 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near La Grange?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Brookfield ($1,270), Broadview ($1,160), Berwyn ($1,330).