3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pekin, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Pekin, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +29% higher than the citywide median of $926 and +44% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Pekin
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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Pekin
Compare Pekin's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $875 |
| 2 | Pekin (this page) | $1,190 |
| 3 | Dixon | $1,210 |
| 4 | Macomb | $1,220 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,230 |
| 6 | Danville | $1,230 |
| 7 | Quincy | $1,230 |
| 8 | Swansea | $1,243 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $1,270 |
| 10 | Rantoul | $1,270 |
| 11 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 12 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 14 | Moline | $1,320 |
| 15 | Peoria | $1,340 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 3 | Barrington | $3,390 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $3,250 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $3,200 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 8 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Pekin.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Pekin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 12.2 mi | $1,340 | +$150 (+13%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 14.7 mi | $1,270 | +$80 (+7%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 45 mi | $1,450 | +$260 (+22%) |
| Springfield, IL | 51.5 mi | $1,480 | +$290 (+24%) |
| Chatham, IL | 59.9 mi | $1,860 | +$670 (+56%) |
| Decatur, IL | 62.3 mi | $1,310 | +$120 (+10%) |
| Macomb, IL | 70.7 mi | $1,220 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Ottawa, IL | 77.5 mi | $1,450 | +$260 (+22%) |
| Mahomet, IL | 85.6 mi | $1,680 | +$490 (+41%) |
| Moline, IL | 88.8 mi | $1,320 | +$130 (+11%) |
| Dixon, IL | 89.4 mi | $1,210 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Montgomery, IL | 92.4 mi | $2,724 | +$1,534 (+129%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Pekin — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Pekin?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Pekin, Illinois is $1,190 per month. This is +29% higher than the citywide median of $926.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Pekin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pekin expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pekin's 3-bedroom median of $1,190 is +44% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pekin rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Pekin ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Pekin?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Pekin.