Studio Apartment Rent in Oak Park, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oak Park, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $2,044 and +30% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Oak Park
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 Park
Compare Oak Park'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 Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oak Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park, IL | 2.1 mi | $1,370 | $-313 (-19%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 2.7 mi | $1,380 | $-303 (-18%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 3.4 mi | $1,330 | $-353 (-21%) |
| Cicero, IL | 4 mi | $1,210 | $-473 (-28%) |
| Broadview, IL | 4.8 mi | $1,160 | $-523 (-31%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,270 | $-413 (-25%) |
| Chicago, IL | 8.3 mi | $1,595 | $-88 (-5%) |
| La Grange, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,420 | $-263 (-16%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 10.3 mi | $1,910 | +$227 (+13%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 10.8 mi | $2,190 | +$507 (+30%) |
| Skokie, IL | 10.9 mi | $1,535 | $-148 (-9%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 11.4 mi | $1,370 | $-313 (-19%) |
Studio rent in Oak Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oak Park?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oak Park, Illinois is $1,683 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $2,044.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oak Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $67,320 ($5,610/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.37/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oak Park's studio median of $1,683 is +30% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oak Park rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Oak Park ranks #104 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oak Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Forest Park ($1,370), Elmwood Park ($1,380), Berwyn ($1,330).