Studio Apartment Rent in Morton Grove, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Morton Grove, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $2,497 and +70% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Morton Grove
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 Morton Grove
Compare Morton Grove's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $464 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Decatur | $760 |
| 15 | Marion | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove (this page) | $2,190 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 3 | Barrington | $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 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Morton Grove.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Morton Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 3.2 mi | $1,720 | $-470 (-21%) |
| Skokie, IL | 3.2 mi | $1,535 | $-655 (-30%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 5.3 mi | $2,100 | $-90 (-4%) |
| Evanston, IL | 6.9 mi | $1,855 | $-335 (-15%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 7 mi | $1,960 | $-230 (-11%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 7.5 mi | $1,370 | $-820 (-37%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 8.4 mi | $1,380 | $-810 (-37%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 10 mi | $2,060 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Oak Park, IL | 10.8 mi | $1,683 | $-507 (-23%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 11 mi | $2,190 | — |
| Wheeling, IL | 11 mi | $1,570 | $-620 (-28%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 12.3 mi | $1,370 | $-820 (-37%) |
Studio rent in Morton Grove — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Morton Grove?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Morton Grove, Illinois is $2,190 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $2,497.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Morton Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $87,600 ($7,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Morton Grove expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Morton Grove's studio median of $2,190 is +70% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Morton Grove rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Morton Grove ranks #140 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Morton Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Glenview ($1,720), Skokie ($1,535), Wilmette ($2,100).