Studio Apartment Rent in Woodridge, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Woodridge, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $1,718 and +22% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Woodridge
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 Woodridge
Compare Woodridge'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Woodridge.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Woodridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darien, IL | 4.2 mi | $1,830 | +$250 (+16%) |
| Lisle, IL | 4.5 mi | $1,710 | +$130 (+8%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 5 mi | $1,720 | +$140 (+9%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,925 | +$345 (+22%) |
| Westmont, IL | 6.1 mi | $1,520 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 7.8 mi | $1,750 | +$170 (+11%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,910 | +$330 (+21%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,340 | $-240 (-15%) |
| Lombard, IL | 9.3 mi | $1,780 | +$200 (+13%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 9.6 mi | $1,775 | +$195 (+12%) |
| Lockport, IL | 10.2 mi | $1,570 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 11.1 mi | $1,790 | +$210 (+13%) |
Studio rent in Woodridge — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Woodridge?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Woodridge, Illinois is $1,580 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $1,718.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Woodridge?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,200 ($5,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Woodridge expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Woodridge's studio median of $1,580 is +22% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Woodridge rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Woodridge ranks #87 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Woodridge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Westmont ($1,520), Glen Ellyn ($1,340), Lockport ($1,570).