4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pekin, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Pekin, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +39% higher than the citywide median of $901 and +50% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $900 |
| 2 | Pekin (this page) | $1,250 |
| 3 | East Peoria | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than Pekin.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Pekin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 12.2 mi | $1,407 | +$157 (+13%) |
| East Peoria, IL | 13.3 mi | $1,280 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 14.7 mi | $1,330 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Washington, IL | 17.9 mi | $1,430 | +$180 (+14%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 45 mi | $1,450 | +$200 (+16%) |
| Springfield, IL | 51.5 mi | $1,515 | +$265 (+21%) |
| Decatur, IL | 62.3 mi | $1,550 | +$300 (+24%) |
| Ottawa, IL | 77.5 mi | $1,640 | +$390 (+31%) |
| Moline, IL | 88.8 mi | $1,560 | +$310 (+25%) |
| Dixon, IL | 89.4 mi | $1,300 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Le Claire, IA | 91.9 mi | $1,700 | +$450 (+36%) |
| Rock Island, IL | 92.5 mi | $1,520 | +$270 (+22%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Pekin — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Pekin?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Pekin, Illinois is $1,250 per month. This is +39% higher than the citywide median of $901.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Pekin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,000 ($4,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pekin expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pekin's 4+ bedroom median of $1,250 is +50% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pekin rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 135 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Pekin ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Pekin?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than Pekin.