3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Quincy, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Quincy, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $1,256 and +42% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Quincy
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 Quincy
Compare Quincy's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $988 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,190 |
| 3 | Dixon | $1,210 |
| 4 | Macomb | $1,220 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,230 |
| 6 | Danville | $1,230 |
| 7 | Quincy (this page) | $1,230 |
| 8 | Swansea | $1,243 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 10 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 11 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 12 | Carbondale | $1,320 |
| 13 | Moline | $1,320 |
| 14 | Peoria | $1,340 |
| 15 | Urbana | $1,355 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $3,390 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 4 | Barrington | $3,390 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $3,250 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $3,200 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 9 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Quincy.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Quincy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb, IL | 62.4 mi | $1,220 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Burlington, IA | 66.2 mi | $1,350 | +$120 (+10%) |
| Kirksville, MO | 84.7 mi | $1,160 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Fulton, MO | 85.5 mi | $1,160 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Wentzville, MO | 86.3 mi | $1,770 | +$540 (+44%) |
| Lake Saint Louis, MO | 89.6 mi | $2,030 | +$800 (+65%) |
| O Fallon, MO | 90 mi | $1,880 | +$650 (+53%) |
| Columbia, MO | 93.8 mi | $1,363 | +$133 (+11%) |
| Saint Peters, MO | 94.8 mi | $1,670 | +$440 (+36%) |
| Saint Charles, MO | 98.5 mi | $1,857 | +$627 (+51%) |
| Washington, MO | 99.1 mi | $1,410 | +$180 (+15%) |
| Maryland Heights, MO | 104.6 mi | $1,760 | +$530 (+43%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Quincy — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Quincy?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Quincy, Illinois is $1,230 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $1,256.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Quincy?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,200 ($4,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Quincy expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Quincy's 3-bedroom median of $1,230 is +42% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Quincy rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Quincy ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Quincy?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Macomb ($1,220), Kirksville ($1,160), Fulton ($1,160).