Studio Apartment Rent in Pekin, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pekin, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $843 and +49% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Pekin
Compare Pekin'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 (this page) | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Carbondale | $700 |
| 10 | Moline | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pekin.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pekin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 12.2 mi | $738 | +$78 (+12%) |
| Washington, IL | 17.9 mi | $750 | +$90 (+14%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 45 mi | $770 | +$110 (+17%) |
| Springfield, IL | 51.5 mi | $750 | +$90 (+14%) |
| Chatham, IL | 59.9 mi | $950 | +$290 (+44%) |
| Decatur, IL | 62.3 mi | $760 | +$100 (+15%) |
| Macomb, IL | 70.7 mi | $660 | — |
| Ottawa, IL | 77.5 mi | $790 | +$130 (+20%) |
| Moline, IL | 88.8 mi | $700 | +$40 (+6%) |
| Dixon, IL | 89.4 mi | $610 | $-50 (-8%) |
| Montgomery, IL | 92.4 mi | $1,605 | +$945 (+143%) |
| Rock Island, IL | 92.5 mi | $680 | +$20 (+3%) |
Studio rent in Pekin — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pekin?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pekin, Illinois is $660 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $843.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pekin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $26,400 ($2,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pekin expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pekin's studio median of $660 is +49% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pekin rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Pekin ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pekin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Dixon ($610).