Studio Apartment Rent in Lansing, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lansing, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,715 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lansing
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 Lansing
Compare Lansing'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 Lansing.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lansing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet City, IL | 3.3 mi | $1,180 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Munster, IN | 3.5 mi | $1,040 | $-230 (-18%) |
| Dolton, IL | 5.5 mi | $1,600 | +$330 (+26%) |
| Highland, IN | 6.5 mi | $1,000 | $-270 (-21%) |
| Homewood, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,410 | +$140 (+11%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 8.1 mi | $1,190 | $-80 (-6%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 8.7 mi | $670 | $-600 (-47%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 11 mi | $1,110 | $-160 (-13%) |
| Park Forest, IL | 11 mi | $1,520 | +$250 (+20%) |
| Gary, IN | 13.4 mi | $840 | $-430 (-34%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 13.7 mi | $1,220 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Alsip, IL | 14.8 mi | $1,150 | $-120 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Lansing — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lansing?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lansing, Illinois is $1,270 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,715.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lansing?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,800 ($4,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lansing expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lansing's studio median of $1,270 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lansing rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Lansing ranks #53 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lansing?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Calumet City ($1,180), Munster ($1,040), Highland ($1,000).