Studio Apartment Rent in Peoria Heights, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Peoria Heights, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,206 and +46% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Peoria Heights
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 Peoria Heights
Compare Peoria Heights's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $464 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights (this page) | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Decatur | $760 |
| 15 | Marion | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 3 | Barrington | $2,190 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 8 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Peoria Heights.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Peoria Heights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 4.4 mi | $738 | +$38 (+5%) |
| Pekin, IL | 14.7 mi | $660 | $-40 (-6%) |
| Normal, IL | 44.9 mi | $720 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 45.7 mi | $770 | +$70 (+10%) |
| Ottawa, IL | 65.1 mi | $790 | +$90 (+13%) |
| Springfield, IL | 65.9 mi | $750 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Decatur, IL | 71.8 mi | $760 | +$60 (+9%) |
| Chatham, IL | 74.5 mi | $950 | +$250 (+36%) |
| Dixon, IL | 74.8 mi | $610 | $-90 (-13%) |
| Macomb, IL | 76.6 mi | $660 | $-40 (-6%) |
| Moline, IL | 81.4 mi | $700 | — |
| Bettendorf, IA | 84.4 mi | $830 | +$130 (+19%) |
Studio rent in Peoria Heights — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Peoria Heights?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Peoria Heights, Illinois is $700 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,206.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Peoria Heights?
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 Peoria Heights expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Peoria Heights'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 Peoria Heights rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Peoria Heights ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Peoria Heights?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Pekin ($660), Dixon ($610), Macomb ($660).