Studio Apartment Rent in Rolling Meadows, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rolling Meadows, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $2,061 and +26% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Rolling Meadows
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 Rolling Meadows
Compare Rolling Meadows'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rolling Meadows.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rolling Meadows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL | 2.7 mi | $1,690 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Palatine, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,550 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 4.4 mi | $1,620 | — |
| Schaumburg, IL | 4.7 mi | $1,817 | +$197 (+12%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 7.6 mi | $2,100 | +$480 (+30%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,570 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Roselle, IL | 8 mi | $1,700 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Des Plaines, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,370 | $-250 (-15%) |
| Addison, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,310 | $-310 (-19%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,660 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 11.3 mi | $1,660 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 11.7 mi | $1,970 | +$350 (+22%) |
Studio rent in Rolling Meadows — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rolling Meadows?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rolling Meadows, Illinois is $1,620 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $2,061.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rolling Meadows?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,800 ($5,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rolling Meadows expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rolling Meadows's studio median of $1,620 is +26% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 72th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rolling Meadows rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Rolling Meadows ranks #94 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rolling Meadows?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Palatine ($1,550), Wheeling ($1,570), Des Plaines ($1,370).