Studio Apartment Rent in Oak Lawn, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oak Lawn, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,717 and +5% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Oak Lawn
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 Oak Lawn
Compare Oak Lawn'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 Oak Lawn.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oak Lawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 2 mi | $1,210 | $-140 (-10%) |
| Alsip, IL | 2.9 mi | $1,150 | $-200 (-15%) |
| Worth, IL | 3.1 mi | $1,230 | $-120 (-9%) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,340 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 6.3 mi | $1,110 | $-240 (-18%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 8.2 mi | $1,490 | +$140 (+10%) |
| Cicero, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,210 | $-140 (-10%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,330 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 9.3 mi | $1,190 | $-160 (-12%) |
| La Grange, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,420 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 10.1 mi | $1,270 | $-80 (-6%) |
| Forest Park, IL | 11.5 mi | $1,370 | +$20 (+1%) |
Studio rent in Oak Lawn — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oak Lawn?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oak Lawn, Illinois is $1,350 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,717.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oak Lawn?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,000 ($4,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Lawn expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oak Lawn's studio median of $1,350 is +5% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 54th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oak Lawn rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Oak Lawn ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oak Lawn?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Chicago Ridge ($1,210), Alsip ($1,150), Worth ($1,230).