Studio Apartment Rent in Maywood, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Maywood, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $1,424 and +5% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Maywood
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 Maywood
Compare Maywood'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Maywood.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Maywood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadview, IL | 1.7 mi | $1,160 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 2 mi | $1,370 | +$140 (+11%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,683 | +$453 (+37%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 3.8 mi | $1,380 | +$150 (+12%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 3.8 mi | $1,270 | +$40 (+3%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,420 | +$190 (+15%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 4.7 mi | $1,330 | +$100 (+8%) |
| Cicero, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,210 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 6.9 mi | $1,910 | +$680 (+55%) |
| La Grange, IL | 6.9 mi | $1,420 | +$190 (+15%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 10 mi | $1,370 | +$140 (+11%) |
| Westmont, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,520 | +$290 (+24%) |
Studio rent in Maywood — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Maywood?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Maywood, Illinois is $1,230 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $1,424.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Maywood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,200 ($4,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Maywood expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Maywood's studio median of $1,230 is +5% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Maywood rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Maywood ranks #50 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Maywood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Broadview ($1,160), Cicero ($1,210).