Studio Apartment Rent in Plainfield, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Plainfield, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $2,970 and +56% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Plainfield
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 Plainfield
Compare Plainfield's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $464 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Decatur | $760 |
| 15 | Marion | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 3 | Barrington | $2,190 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 7 | Plainfield (this page) | $2,015 |
| 8 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Plainfield.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Plainfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet, IL | 7.5 mi | $1,330 | $-685 (-34%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 8.8 mi | $1,910 | $-105 (-5%) |
| Oswego, IL | 9.9 mi | $1,305 | $-710 (-35%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 10.3 mi | $1,925 | $-90 (-4%) |
| Aurora, IL | 11.9 mi | $1,730 | $-285 (-14%) |
| Lockport, IL | 12.3 mi | $1,570 | $-445 (-22%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 13.9 mi | $1,320 | $-695 (-34%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 16.2 mi | $1,790 | $-225 (-11%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 16.4 mi | $1,580 | $-435 (-22%) |
| Lisle, IL | 16.8 mi | $1,710 | $-305 (-15%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 19.8 mi | $1,775 | $-240 (-12%) |
| Darien, IL | 20 mi | $1,830 | $-185 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Plainfield — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Plainfield?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Plainfield, Illinois is $2,015 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $2,970.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Plainfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,600 ($6,717/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.75/hour at a full-time job.
Is Plainfield expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Plainfield's studio median of $2,015 is +56% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Plainfield rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Plainfield ranks #134 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Plainfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Joliet ($1,330), Romeoville ($1,910), Oswego ($1,305).