Studio Apartment Rent in Palatine, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Palatine, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,990 and +20% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Palatine
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 Palatine
Compare Palatine'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 | $1,960 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Palatine.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Palatine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,620 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 4.8 mi | $1,690 | +$140 (+9%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,817 | +$267 (+17%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 6.5 mi | $2,100 | +$550 (+35%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 8.3 mi | $1,620 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Barrington, IL | 8.5 mi | $2,190 | +$640 (+41%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,570 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 10 mi | $1,970 | +$420 (+27%) |
| Roselle, IL | 10.1 mi | $1,700 | +$150 (+10%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 10.4 mi | $1,660 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 11.4 mi | $1,970 | +$420 (+27%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 12.1 mi | $2,190 | +$640 (+41%) |
Studio rent in Palatine — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Palatine?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Palatine, Illinois is $1,550 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,990.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Palatine?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,000 ($5,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Palatine expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Palatine's studio median of $1,550 is +20% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 68th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Palatine rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Palatine ranks #81 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Palatine?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Palatine.