1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in East Peoria, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in East Peoria, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $885 and +47% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in East Peoria
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in East Peoria
Compare East Peoria's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $511 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | East Peoria (this page) | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $770 |
| 10 | Marion | $780 |
| 11 | Normal | $790 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,050 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,040 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than East Peoria.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs East Peoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Heights, IL | 3.4 mi | $770 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Peoria, IL | 6.3 mi | $813 | +$73 (+10%) |
| Washington, IL | 8.2 mi | $830 | +$90 (+12%) |
| Pekin, IL | 13.3 mi | $720 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Normal, IL | 41.8 mi | $790 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 42.5 mi | $840 | +$100 (+14%) |
| Springfield, IL | 63.9 mi | $890 | +$150 (+20%) |
| Ottawa, IL | 64.9 mi | $820 | +$80 (+11%) |
| Decatur, IL | 68.6 mi | $800 | +$60 (+8%) |
| Dixon, IL | 77 mi | $770 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Moline, IL | 84.7 mi | $820 | +$80 (+11%) |
| Le Claire, IA | 86.2 mi | $890 | +$150 (+20%) |
1-Bedroom rent in East Peoria — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in East Peoria?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in East Peoria, Illinois is $740 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $885.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in East Peoria?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,600 ($2,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Peoria expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
East Peoria's 1-bedroom median of $740 is +47% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Peoria rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, East Peoria ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near East Peoria?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Pekin ($720).