Studio Apartment Rent in Mundelein, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mundelein, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $2,327 and +29% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Mundelein
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 Mundelein
Compare Mundelein'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 Mundelein.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mundelein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayslake, IL | 4.6 mi | $1,630 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 6 mi | $1,970 | +$310 (+19%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,710 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 7.3 mi | $1,590 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,100 | +$440 (+27%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 9.9 mi | $1,630 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Palatine, IL | 10.4 mi | $1,550 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 12.3 mi | $1,740 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 12.3 mi | $2,190 | +$530 (+32%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 12.7 mi | $1,570 | $-90 (-5%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 13 mi | $2,190 | +$530 (+32%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 13.1 mi | $1,690 | +$30 (+2%) |
Studio rent in Mundelein — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mundelein?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mundelein, Illinois is $1,660 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $2,327.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mundelein?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,400 ($5,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mundelein expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mundelein's studio median of $1,660 is +29% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mundelein rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Mundelein ranks #102 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mundelein?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Grayslake ($1,630), Round Lake ($1,590), Gurnee ($1,630).