Studio Apartment Rent in Romeoville, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Romeoville, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,124 and +48% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Romeoville
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 Romeoville
Compare Romeoville'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 | $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 (this page) | $1,910 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Romeoville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Romeoville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook, IL | 3.7 mi | $1,925 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Lockport, IL | 4.8 mi | $1,570 | $-340 (-18%) |
| Joliet, IL | 5.9 mi | $1,330 | $-580 (-30%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,580 | $-330 (-17%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,015 | +$105 (+5%) |
| Lisle, IL | 11 mi | $1,710 | $-200 (-10%) |
| Darien, IL | 11.7 mi | $1,830 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 13.6 mi | $1,720 | $-190 (-10%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 14.1 mi | $1,790 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 14.5 mi | $1,750 | $-160 (-8%) |
| Westmont, IL | 14.5 mi | $1,520 | $-390 (-20%) |
| Aurora, IL | 14.8 mi | $1,730 | $-180 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Romeoville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Romeoville?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Romeoville, Illinois is $1,910 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,124.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Romeoville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,400 ($6,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Romeoville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Romeoville's studio median of $1,910 is +48% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Romeoville rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Romeoville ranks #127 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Romeoville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lockport ($1,570), Joliet ($1,330), Woodridge ($1,580).