Studio Apartment Rent in Moline, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Moline, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $998 and +46% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Moline
Compare Moline'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 (this page) | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Moline.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Moline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island, IL | 5.7 mi | $680 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Bettendorf, IA | 6.5 mi | $830 | +$130 (+19%) |
| Davenport, IA | 8.5 mi | $698 | $-2 (0%) |
| Burlington, IA | 61.6 mi | $750 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Iowa City, IA | 72.3 mi | $853 | +$153 (+22%) |
| Macomb, IL | 72.6 mi | $660 | $-40 (-6%) |
| Dixon, IL | 73.9 mi | $610 | $-90 (-13%) |
| Dubuque, IA | 74.7 mi | $710 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Coralville, IA | 77.5 mi | $790 | +$90 (+13%) |
| Peoria, IL | 79.8 mi | $738 | +$38 (+5%) |
| North Liberty, IA | 81.2 mi | $950 | +$250 (+36%) |
| Tiffin, IA | 83.1 mi | $870 | +$170 (+24%) |
Studio rent in Moline — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Moline?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Moline, Illinois is $700 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $998.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Moline?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,000 ($2,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Moline expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Moline's studio median of $700 is +46% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Moline rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Moline ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Moline?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Rock Island ($680), Davenport ($698), Macomb ($660).