Studio Apartment Rent in Lake Bluff, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lake Bluff, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $2,068 and +35% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lake Bluff
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 Lake Bluff
Compare Lake Bluff'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 Lake Bluff.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lake Bluff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest, IL | 3.3 mi | $2,190 | +$450 (+26%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,710 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,295 | $-445 (-26%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 7.5 mi | $1,970 | +$230 (+13%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,190 | +$450 (+26%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 7.8 mi | $2,060 | +$320 (+18%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 8.1 mi | $1,630 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 10.7 mi | $2,100 | +$360 (+21%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 11 mi | $1,960 | +$220 (+13%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 11.4 mi | $1,570 | $-170 (-10%) |
| Zion, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,280 | $-460 (-26%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 12.3 mi | $1,660 | $-80 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Lake Bluff — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lake Bluff?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lake Bluff, Illinois is $1,740 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $2,068.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lake Bluff?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,600 ($5,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Bluff expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lake Bluff's studio median of $1,740 is +35% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake Bluff rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Lake Bluff ranks #113 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lake Bluff?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Libertyville ($1,710), Waukegan ($1,295), Gurnee ($1,630).