Studio Apartment Rent in Libertyville, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Libertyville, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $2,206 and +33% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Libertyville
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 Libertyville
Compare Libertyville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $447 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Pekin | $660 |
| 6 | East Peoria | $670 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $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 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 8 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
| 15 | Geneva | $1,900 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Libertyville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Libertyville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Hills, IL | 4.2 mi | $1,970 | +$260 (+15%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 5.4 mi | $1,630 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,740 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,660 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 7.1 mi | $1,630 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 7.2 mi | $2,190 | +$480 (+28%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 8.5 mi | $1,295 | $-415 (-24%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 8.9 mi | $2,100 | +$390 (+23%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 9.8 mi | $2,190 | +$480 (+28%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 11.6 mi | $1,590 | $-120 (-7%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 11.6 mi | $1,570 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 12.5 mi | $2,060 | +$350 (+20%) |
Studio rent in Libertyville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Libertyville?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Libertyville, Illinois is $1,710 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $2,206.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Libertyville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,400 ($5,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Libertyville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Libertyville's studio median of $1,710 is +33% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Libertyville rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Libertyville ranks #107 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Libertyville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Gurnee ($1,630), Mundelein ($1,660), Grayslake ($1,630).