Studio Apartment Rent in Naperville, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Naperville, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $2,236 and +53% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Naperville
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 Naperville
Compare Naperville'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 (this page) | $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 Naperville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Naperville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenville, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,790 | $-188 (-10%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 5.9 mi | $1,925 | $-53 (-3%) |
| Lisle, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,710 | $-268 (-14%) |
| Aurora, IL | 8 mi | $1,730 | $-248 (-13%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 8.3 mi | $1,775 | $-203 (-10%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,580 | $-398 (-20%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 9 mi | $1,910 | $-68 (-3%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 10.9 mi | $1,340 | $-638 (-32%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 10.9 mi | $1,720 | $-258 (-13%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 11.5 mi | $2,015 | +$37 (+2%) |
| Oswego, IL | 11.7 mi | $1,305 | $-673 (-34%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 11.9 mi | $1,560 | $-418 (-21%) |
Studio rent in Naperville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Naperville?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Naperville, Illinois is $1,978 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $2,236.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Naperville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,120 ($6,593/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Naperville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Naperville's studio median of $1,978 is +53% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Naperville rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Naperville ranks #129 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Naperville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Warrenville ($1,790), Bolingbrook ($1,925), Lisle ($1,710).