1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Peoria, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Peoria, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,236 and +42% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Peoria
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Peoria
Compare Peoria's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $646 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Marion | $780 |
| 10 | Normal | $790 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $800 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria (this page) | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Peoria.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Peoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin, IL | 12.2 mi | $720 | $-93 (-11%) |
| Washington, IL | 14.5 mi | $830 | +$17 (+2%) |
| Normal, IL | 47.9 mi | $790 | $-23 (-3%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 48.4 mi | $840 | +$27 (+3%) |
| Springfield, IL | 63.6 mi | $890 | +$77 (+9%) |
| Ottawa, IL | 69.4 mi | $820 | +$7 (+1%) |
| Chatham, IL | 71.9 mi | $1,120 | +$307 (+38%) |
| Decatur, IL | 72.2 mi | $800 | $-13 (-2%) |
| Macomb, IL | 72.2 mi | $740 | $-73 (-9%) |
| Dixon, IL | 77.4 mi | $770 | $-43 (-5%) |
| Moline, IL | 79.8 mi | $820 | +$7 (+1%) |
| Bettendorf, IA | 83.1 mi | $980 | +$167 (+21%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Peoria — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Peoria?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Peoria, Illinois is $813 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,236.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Peoria?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,520 ($2,710/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.63/hour at a full-time job.
Is Peoria expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Peoria's 1-bedroom median of $813 is +42% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Peoria rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Peoria ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Peoria?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Pekin ($720), Normal ($790), Decatur ($800).