Studio Apartment Rent in Lockport, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lockport, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,029 and +22% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lockport
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 Lockport
Compare Lockport'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lockport.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lockport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville, IL | 4.8 mi | $1,910 | +$340 (+22%) |
| Joliet, IL | 6.2 mi | $1,330 | $-240 (-15%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 7.6 mi | $1,925 | +$355 (+23%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 10.2 mi | $1,580 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Darien, IL | 11.6 mi | $1,830 | +$260 (+17%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 12.3 mi | $2,015 | +$445 (+28%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 13.3 mi | $1,750 | +$180 (+11%) |
| Lisle, IL | 13.8 mi | $1,710 | +$140 (+9%) |
| Westmont, IL | 14.9 mi | $1,520 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 15.1 mi | $1,490 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 15.2 mi | $1,720 | +$150 (+10%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 18.2 mi | $1,790 | +$220 (+14%) |
Studio rent in Lockport — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lockport?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lockport, Illinois is $1,570 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,029.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lockport?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,800 ($5,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lockport expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lockport's studio median of $1,570 is +22% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lockport rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Lockport ranks #84 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lockport?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Joliet ($1,330), Westmont ($1,520), Orland Park ($1,490).