Studio Apartment Rent in Springfield, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Springfield, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,151 and +42% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Springfield
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 Springfield
Compare Springfield'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 (this page) | $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 | $1,910 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Springfield.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Springfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham, IL | 9.8 mi | $950 | +$200 (+27%) |
| Montgomery, IL | 41.6 mi | $1,605 | +$855 (+114%) |
| Decatur, IL | 42.9 mi | $760 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Pekin, IL | 51.5 mi | $660 | $-90 (-12%) |
| Peoria, IL | 63.6 mi | $738 | $-12 (-2%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 65.8 mi | $770 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 65.9 mi | $700 | $-50 (-7%) |
| Bethalto, IL | 66.5 mi | $840 | +$90 (+12%) |
| Alton, IL | 68 mi | $880 | +$130 (+17%) |
| Normal, IL | 69 mi | $720 | $-30 (-4%) |
| Edwardsville, IL | 69.5 mi | $1,020 | +$270 (+36%) |
| Wood River, IL | 70.9 mi | $840 | +$90 (+12%) |
Studio rent in Springfield — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Springfield?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Springfield, Illinois is $750 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,151.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Springfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,000 ($2,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Springfield expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Springfield's studio median of $750 is +42% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Springfield rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Springfield ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Springfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Pekin ($660), Peoria ($738), Peoria Heights ($700).