Studio Apartment Rent in Round Lake, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Round Lake, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $2,350 and +23% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Round Lake
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 Round Lake
Compare Round Lake'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Round Lake.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Round Lake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayslake, IL | 4.6 mi | $1,630 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 7.3 mi | $1,660 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Antioch, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,250 | $-340 (-21%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 11.6 mi | $1,710 | +$120 (+8%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 11.9 mi | $1,630 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 13 mi | $1,970 | +$380 (+24%) |
| Barrington, IL | 14.5 mi | $2,190 | +$600 (+38%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 16.1 mi | $2,100 | +$510 (+32%) |
| Palatine, IL | 16.5 mi | $1,550 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 17 mi | $1,480 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 17.4 mi | $1,295 | $-295 (-19%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 17.6 mi | $1,740 | +$150 (+9%) |
Studio rent in Round Lake — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Round Lake?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Round Lake, Illinois is $1,590 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $2,350.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Round Lake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,600 ($5,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Round Lake expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Round Lake's studio median of $1,590 is +23% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Round Lake rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Round Lake ranks #88 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Round Lake?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Antioch ($1,250), Palatine ($1,550), Crystal Lake ($1,480).