Studio Apartment Rent in Schaumburg, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Schaumburg, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $2,125 and +41% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Schaumburg
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 Schaumburg
Compare Schaumburg'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Schaumburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Schaumburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle, IL | 4.6 mi | $1,700 | $-117 (-6%) |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 4.7 mi | $1,620 | $-197 (-11%) |
| Palatine, IL | 5.6 mi | $1,550 | $-267 (-15%) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 6.2 mi | $1,620 | $-197 (-11%) |
| Bloomingdale, IL | 6.6 mi | $1,660 | $-157 (-9%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 7 mi | $1,970 | +$153 (+8%) |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 7.3 mi | $1,690 | $-127 (-7%) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,660 | $-157 (-9%) |
| Addison, IL | 9 mi | $1,310 | $-507 (-28%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,560 | $-257 (-14%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 11.6 mi | $2,100 | +$283 (+16%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 12.4 mi | $1,570 | $-247 (-14%) |
Studio rent in Schaumburg — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Schaumburg?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Schaumburg, Illinois is $1,817 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $2,125.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Schaumburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,680 ($6,057/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.94/hour at a full-time job.
Is Schaumburg expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Schaumburg's studio median of $1,817 is +41% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Schaumburg rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Schaumburg ranks #119 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Schaumburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Roselle ($1,700), Rolling Meadows ($1,620), Palatine ($1,550).