Studio Apartment Rent in Richton Park, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Richton Park, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,244 and +4% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Richton 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 Richton Park
Compare Richton Park'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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Richton Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Richton Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Forest, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,520 | +$180 (+13%) |
| Homewood, IL | 7.3 mi | $1,410 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 10.7 mi | $1,220 | $-120 (-9%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 12.2 mi | $1,490 | +$150 (+11%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 12.7 mi | $1,110 | $-230 (-17%) |
| Alsip, IL | 13.5 mi | $1,150 | $-190 (-14%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 13.7 mi | $1,190 | $-150 (-11%) |
| Dolton, IL | 13.9 mi | $1,600 | +$260 (+19%) |
| Lansing, IL | 14 mi | $1,270 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 15.6 mi | $1,180 | $-160 (-12%) |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 16.2 mi | $1,350 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Munster, IN | 16.6 mi | $1,040 | $-300 (-22%) |
Studio rent in Richton Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Richton Park?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Richton Park, Illinois is $1,340 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,244.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Richton Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,600 ($4,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Richton Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Richton Park's studio median of $1,340 is +4% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Richton Park rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Richton Park ranks #64 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Richton Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Midlothian ($1,220), Blue Island ($1,110), Alsip ($1,150).