Studio Apartment Rent in Zion, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Zion, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,526 and +1% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Zion
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 Zion
Compare Zion'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 Zion.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Zion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan, IL | 5.7 mi | $1,295 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Kenosha, WI | 7.5 mi | $1,123 | $-157 (-12%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 7.9 mi | $1,630 | +$350 (+27%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,740 | +$460 (+36%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 12.8 mi | $1,710 | +$430 (+34%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 15 mi | $1,630 | +$350 (+27%) |
| Antioch, IL | 15.2 mi | $1,250 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 15.5 mi | $2,190 | +$910 (+71%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 16.8 mi | $1,970 | +$690 (+54%) |
| Mundelein, IL | 17.8 mi | $1,660 | +$380 (+30%) |
| Racine, WI | 18.3 mi | $807 | $-473 (-37%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 18.5 mi | $1,590 | +$310 (+24%) |
Studio rent in Zion — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Zion?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Zion, Illinois is $1,280 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,526.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Zion?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,200 ($4,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Zion expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Zion's studio median of $1,280 is +1% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 49th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Zion rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Zion ranks #54 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Zion?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kenosha ($1,123), Antioch ($1,250), Racine ($807).