4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in East Peoria, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in East Peoria, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +45% higher than the citywide median of $885 and +49% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $900 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,250 |
| 3 | East Peoria (this page) | $1,280 |
| 4 | Quincy | $1,290 |
| 5 | Dixon | $1,300 |
| 6 | Rantoul | $1,300 |
| 7 | Charleston | $1,320 |
| 8 | Peoria Heights | $1,330 |
| 9 | Savoy | $1,340 |
| 10 | Danville | $1,360 |
| 11 | Urbana | $1,380 |
| 12 | Normal | $1,390 |
| 13 | Peoria | $1,407 |
| 14 | Washington | $1,430 |
| 15 | Bloomington | $1,450 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,980 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $3,980 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $3,980 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $3,820 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $3,820 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $3,760 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $3,685 |
| 8 | Naperville | $3,600 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $3,590 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $3,590 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $3,580 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $3,490 |
| 15 | Geneva | $3,470 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than East Peoria.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs East Peoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Heights, IL | 3.4 mi | $1,330 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Peoria, IL | 6.3 mi | $1,407 | +$127 (+10%) |
| Washington, IL | 8.2 mi | $1,430 | +$150 (+12%) |
| Pekin, IL | 13.3 mi | $1,250 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Normal, IL | 41.8 mi | $1,390 | +$110 (+9%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 42.5 mi | $1,450 | +$170 (+13%) |
| Springfield, IL | 63.9 mi | $1,515 | +$235 (+18%) |
| Ottawa, IL | 64.9 mi | $1,640 | +$360 (+28%) |
| Decatur, IL | 68.6 mi | $1,550 | +$270 (+21%) |
| Dixon, IL | 77 mi | $1,300 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Moline, IL | 84.7 mi | $1,560 | +$280 (+22%) |
| Le Claire, IA | 86.2 mi | $1,700 | +$420 (+33%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in East Peoria — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in East Peoria?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in East Peoria, Illinois is $1,280 per month. This is +45% higher than the citywide median of $885.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in East Peoria?
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 East Peoria expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
East Peoria's 4+ bedroom median of $1,280 is +49% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Peoria rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 135 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, East Peoria ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near East Peoria?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Pekin ($1,250).