Studio Apartment Rent in Lake in the Hills, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lake in the Hills, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $2,160 and +36% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lake in the Hills
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 in the Hills
Compare Lake in the Hills'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 in the Hills.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lake in the Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake, IL | 2 mi | $1,480 | $-280 (-16%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 6.8 mi | $1,450 | $-310 (-18%) |
| McHenry, IL | 9 mi | $1,580 | $-180 (-10%) |
| Barrington, IL | 11.5 mi | $2,190 | +$430 (+24%) |
| Elgin, IL | 11.9 mi | $1,620 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 12.6 mi | $1,340 | $-420 (-24%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 16 mi | $1,970 | +$210 (+12%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 17.3 mi | $1,940 | +$180 (+10%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 17.7 mi | $1,590 | $-170 (-10%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 18.9 mi | $1,750 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 19.9 mi | $1,817 | +$57 (+3%) |
| Palatine, IL | 19.9 mi | $1,550 | $-210 (-12%) |
Studio rent in Lake in the Hills — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lake in the Hills?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lake in the Hills, Illinois is $1,760 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $2,160.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lake in the Hills?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,400 ($5,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake in the Hills expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lake in the Hills's studio median of $1,760 is +36% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake in the Hills rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Lake in the Hills ranks #116 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lake in the Hills?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Crystal Lake ($1,480), West Dundee ($1,450), McHenry ($1,580).