1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Moline, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Moline, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $998 and +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Moline
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 Moline
Compare Moline's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $646 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Marion | $780 |
| 10 | Normal | $790 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $800 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline (this page) | $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 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Moline.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Moline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island, IL | 5.7 mi | $800 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Bettendorf, IA | 6.5 mi | $980 | +$160 (+20%) |
| Davenport, IA | 8.5 mi | $822 | +$2 (0%) |
| Burlington, IA | 61.6 mi | $830 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Iowa City, IA | 72.3 mi | $967 | +$147 (+18%) |
| Macomb, IL | 72.6 mi | $740 | $-80 (-10%) |
| Dixon, IL | 73.9 mi | $770 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Dubuque, IA | 74.7 mi | $750 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Coralville, IA | 77.5 mi | $890 | +$70 (+9%) |
| Peoria, IL | 79.8 mi | $813 | $-7 (-1%) |
| North Liberty, IA | 81.2 mi | $1,070 | +$250 (+30%) |
| Tiffin, IA | 83.1 mi | $980 | +$160 (+20%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Moline — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Moline?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Moline, Illinois is $820 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $998.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Moline?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,800 ($2,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Moline expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Moline's 1-bedroom median of $820 is +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Moline rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Moline ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Moline?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Rock Island ($800), Macomb ($740), Dixon ($770).