Studio Apartment Rent in La Salle, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in La Salle, Illinois as of March 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,075 and +39% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in La Salle
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 Salle
Compare La Salle's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $451 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | East Peoria | $670 |
| 8 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 9 | Danville | $690 |
| 10 | Moline | $700 |
| 11 | Peoria Heights | $700 |
| 12 | Normal | $720 |
| 13 | Peoria | $738 |
| 14 | Springfield | $750 |
| 15 | Washington | $750 |
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 Salle.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs La Salle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa, IL | 15.2 mi | $790 | — |
| Dixon, IL | 40.3 mi | $610 | $-180 (-23%) |
| Dekalb, IL | 41.3 mi | $900 | +$110 (+14%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 47.5 mi | $1,320 | +$530 (+67%) |
| Sycamore, IL | 51.3 mi | $970 | +$180 (+23%) |
| Washington, IL | 53.1 mi | $750 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Oswego, IL | 56.1 mi | $1,305 | +$515 (+65%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 56.1 mi | $700 | $-90 (-11%) |
| East Peoria, IL | 56.6 mi | $670 | $-120 (-15%) |
| North Aurora, IL | 57.9 mi | $1,640 | +$850 (+108%) |
| Morton, IL | 59.7 mi | $800 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Peoria, IL | 60.2 mi | $738 | $-52 (-7%) |
Studio rent in La Salle — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in La Salle?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in La Salle, Illinois is $790 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,075.
What income do you need to afford a studio in La Salle?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,600 ($2,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Salle expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
La Salle's studio median of $790 is +39% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Salle rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 156 cities in Illinois with studio data, La Salle ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near La Salle?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Dixon ($610), Washington ($750), Peoria Heights ($700).