Studio Apartment Rent in Northbrook, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Northbrook, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $3,067 and +52% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Northbrook
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 Northbrook
Compare Northbrook'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 (this page) | $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 Northbrook.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Northbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,720 | $-240 (-12%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 4 mi | $2,190 | +$230 (+12%) |
| Highland Park, IL | 4.9 mi | $2,060 | +$100 (+5%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 5.3 mi | $1,570 | $-390 (-20%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 7 mi | $2,190 | +$230 (+12%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 7.7 mi | $2,190 | +$230 (+12%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 8.4 mi | $1,370 | $-590 (-30%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 8.7 mi | $2,100 | +$140 (+7%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 9.2 mi | $2,100 | +$140 (+7%) |
| Skokie, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,535 | $-425 (-22%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,690 | $-270 (-14%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 10.9 mi | $1,970 | +$10 (+1%) |
Studio rent in Northbrook — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Northbrook?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Northbrook, Illinois is $1,960 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $3,067.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Northbrook?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,400 ($6,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Northbrook expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Northbrook's studio median of $1,960 is +52% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Northbrook rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Northbrook ranks #129 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Northbrook?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Glenview ($1,720), Wheeling ($1,570), Des Plaines ($1,370).