Studio Apartment Rent in Wood River, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wood River, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,000 and +35% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Wood River
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 Wood River
Compare Wood River'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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Wood River.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wood River |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethalto, IL | 4.4 mi | $840 | — |
| Alton, IL | 6.6 mi | $880 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Spanish Lake, MO | 9.5 mi | $900 | +$60 (+7%) |
| Edwardsville, IL | 9.7 mi | $1,020 | +$180 (+21%) |
| Granite City, IL | 9.8 mi | $840 | — |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO | 12.5 mi | $930 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Collinsville, IL | 13.7 mi | $880 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Jennings, MO | 15.5 mi | $840 | — |
| Florissant, MO | 17.3 mi | $1,030 | +$190 (+23%) |
| Ferguson, MO | 17.6 mi | $1,010 | +$170 (+20%) |
| Troy, IL | 17.7 mi | $910 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 18.9 mi | $1,030 | +$190 (+23%) |
Studio rent in Wood River — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wood River?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wood River, Illinois is $840 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,000.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wood River?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,600 ($2,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wood River expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wood River's studio median of $840 is +35% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wood River rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Wood River ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wood River?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Wood River.