Studio Apartment Rent in Urbana, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Urbana, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,348 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Urbana
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 Urbana
Compare Urbana'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 Urbana.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Urbana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 6.3 mi | $1,033 | +$163 (+19%) |
| Savoy, IL | 7.1 mi | $850 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Rantoul, IL | 13.4 mi | $820 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Danville, IL | 37.8 mi | $690 | $-180 (-21%) |
| Charleston, IL | 42 mi | $640 | $-230 (-26%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 59.4 mi | $770 | $-100 (-11%) |
| Decatur, IL | 60.2 mi | $760 | $-110 (-13%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 71.1 mi | $780 | $-90 (-10%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 73.4 mi | $803 | $-67 (-8%) |
| Bradley, IL | 74.2 mi | $890 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 76.9 mi | $960 | +$90 (+10%) |
| West Lafayette, IN | 86.1 mi | $830 | $-40 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Urbana — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Urbana?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Urbana, Illinois is $870 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,348.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Urbana?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,800 ($2,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Urbana expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Urbana's studio median of $870 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Urbana rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Urbana ranks #25 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Urbana?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Savoy ($850), Rantoul ($820), Danville ($690).