Studio Apartment Rent in Sycamore, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Sycamore, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,543 and +25% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Sycamore
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 Sycamore
Compare Sycamore'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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Sycamore.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Sycamore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb, IL | 10.1 mi | $900 | $-70 (-7%) |
| Elgin, IL | 23.8 mi | $1,620 | +$650 (+67%) |
| Geneva, IL | 23.8 mi | $1,900 | +$930 (+96%) |
| North Aurora, IL | 25.3 mi | $1,640 | +$670 (+69%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 25.5 mi | $1,450 | +$480 (+49%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 25.6 mi | $1,750 | +$780 (+80%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 26.1 mi | $1,340 | +$370 (+38%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 27.1 mi | $1,760 | +$790 (+81%) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 27.7 mi | $1,480 | +$510 (+53%) |
| Aurora, IL | 31.4 mi | $1,730 | +$760 (+78%) |
| Oswego, IL | 31.5 mi | $1,305 | +$335 (+35%) |
| Bartlett, IL | 31.5 mi | $1,940 | +$970 (+100%) |
Studio rent in Sycamore — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Sycamore?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Sycamore, Illinois is $970 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,543.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Sycamore?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,800 ($3,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sycamore expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Sycamore's studio median of $970 is +25% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 25th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sycamore rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Sycamore ranks #36 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Sycamore?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Dekalb ($900).