Studio Apartment Rent in Westmont, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Westmont, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,928 and +18% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Westmont
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 Westmont
Compare Westmont'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Westmont.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Westmont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darien, IL | 3.4 mi | $1,830 | +$310 (+20%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 3.6 mi | $1,720 | +$200 (+13%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 4.6 mi | $1,750 | +$230 (+15%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,580 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Lombard, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,780 | +$260 (+17%) |
| La Grange, IL | 7 mi | $1,420 | $-100 (-7%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 7.3 mi | $1,420 | $-100 (-7%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 7.4 mi | $1,910 | +$390 (+26%) |
| Lisle, IL | 7.7 mi | $1,710 | +$190 (+13%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 7.8 mi | $1,340 | $-180 (-12%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 8.9 mi | $1,270 | $-250 (-16%) |
| Broadview, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,160 | $-360 (-24%) |
Studio rent in Westmont — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Westmont?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Westmont, Illinois is $1,520 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,928.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Westmont?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,800 ($5,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Westmont expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Westmont's studio median of $1,520 is +18% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 66th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Westmont rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Westmont ranks #78 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Westmont?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include La Grange ($1,420), La Grange Park ($1,420), Glen Ellyn ($1,340).