Studio Apartment Rent in Woodstock, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Woodstock, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $1,492 and +4% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Woodstock
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 Woodstock
Compare Woodstock'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Woodstock.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Woodstock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake, IL | 11 mi | $1,480 | +$140 (+10%) |
| McHenry, IL | 11.1 mi | $1,580 | +$240 (+18%) |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | 12.6 mi | $1,760 | +$420 (+31%) |
| West Dundee, IL | 18.4 mi | $1,450 | +$110 (+8%) |
| Elgin, IL | 22.5 mi | $1,620 | +$280 (+21%) |
| Barrington, IL | 23.6 mi | $2,190 | +$850 (+63%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 24 mi | $1,590 | +$250 (+19%) |
| Sycamore, IL | 26.1 mi | $970 | $-370 (-28%) |
| Antioch, IL | 27.5 mi | $1,250 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 28.4 mi | $1,630 | +$290 (+22%) |
| Streamwood, IL | 28.5 mi | $1,970 | +$630 (+47%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 29 mi | $1,660 | +$320 (+24%) |
Studio rent in Woodstock — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Woodstock?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Woodstock, Illinois is $1,340 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $1,492.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Woodstock?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,600 ($4,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Woodstock expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Woodstock's studio median of $1,340 is +4% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Woodstock rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Woodstock ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Woodstock?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Sycamore ($970), Antioch ($1,250).