Studio Apartment Rent in East Peoria, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in East Peoria, Illinois as of June 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,000 and +48% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixon | $610 |
| 2 | Charleston | $640 |
| 3 | Quincy | $650 |
| 4 | Pekin | $660 |
| 5 | East Peoria (this page) | $670 |
| 6 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 7 | Danville | $690 |
| 8 | Carbondale | $700 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $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 East Peoria.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs East Peoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Heights, IL | 3.4 mi | $700 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Peoria, IL | 6.3 mi | $738 | +$68 (+10%) |
| Washington, IL | 8.2 mi | $750 | +$80 (+12%) |
| Pekin, IL | 13.3 mi | $660 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Normal, IL | 41.8 mi | $720 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 42.5 mi | $770 | +$100 (+15%) |
| Springfield, IL | 63.9 mi | $750 | +$80 (+12%) |
| Ottawa, IL | 64.9 mi | $790 | +$120 (+18%) |
| Decatur, IL | 68.6 mi | $760 | +$90 (+13%) |
| Chatham, IL | 72.6 mi | $950 | +$280 (+42%) |
| Dixon, IL | 77 mi | $610 | $-60 (-9%) |
| Mahomet, IL | 84.2 mi | $1,080 | +$410 (+61%) |
Studio rent in East Peoria — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in East Peoria?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in East Peoria, Illinois is $670 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,000.
What income do you need to afford a studio in East Peoria?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $26,800 ($2,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Peoria expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
East Peoria's studio median of $670 is +48% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Peoria rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 138 cities in Illinois with studio data, East Peoria ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near East Peoria?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Pekin ($660), Dixon ($610).