Studio Apartment Rent in Roselle, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Roselle, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $2,447 and +32% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Roselle
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 Roselle
Compare Roselle'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 Roselle.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Roselle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale, IL | 2.1 mi | $1,660 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 4.3 mi | $1,660 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Schaumburg, IL | 4.6 mi | $1,817 | +$117 (+7%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,560 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Addison, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,310 | $-390 (-23%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 6.7 mi | $1,970 | +$270 (+16%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 6.7 mi | $1,620 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,940 | +$240 (+14%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 8 mi | $1,620 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 8.1 mi | $1,340 | $-360 (-21%) |
| Lombard, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,780 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,775 | +$75 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Roselle — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Roselle?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Roselle, Illinois is $1,700 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $2,447.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Roselle?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,000 ($5,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Roselle expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Roselle's studio median of $1,700 is +32% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 76th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Roselle rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Roselle ranks #107 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Roselle?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bloomingdale ($1,660), Glendale Heights ($1,660), Carol Stream ($1,560).