Studio Apartment Rent in Machesney Park, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Machesney Park, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,469 and +27% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Machesney Park
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 Machesney Park
Compare Machesney Park'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 Machesney Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Machesney Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 5.3 mi | $778 | $-162 (-17%) |
| Beloit, WI | 13.9 mi | $800 | $-140 (-15%) |
| Janesville, WI | 24.2 mi | $820 | $-120 (-13%) |
| Sycamore, IL | 35.3 mi | $970 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Dekalb, IL | 36.8 mi | $900 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 39.5 mi | $1,340 | +$400 (+43%) |
| Dixon, IL | 48.4 mi | $610 | $-330 (-35%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 49.2 mi | $1,480 | +$540 (+57%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 50 mi | $1,760 | +$820 (+87%) |
| McHenry, IL | 50.6 mi | $1,580 | +$640 (+68%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 51.8 mi | $1,208 | +$268 (+29%) |
| Monona, WI | 52.6 mi | $1,565 | +$625 (+66%) |
Studio rent in Machesney Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Machesney Park?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Machesney Park, Illinois is $940 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,469.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Machesney Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,600 ($3,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Machesney Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Machesney Park's studio median of $940 is +27% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Machesney Park rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Machesney Park ranks #32 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Machesney Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Rockford ($778), Beloit ($800), Janesville ($820).