Studio Apartment Rent in Quincy, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Quincy, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +48% lower than the citywide median of $1,256 and +50% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Quincy
Compare Quincy'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 (this page) | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $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 Quincy.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Quincy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb, IL | 62.4 mi | $660 | +$10 (+2%) |
| Burlington, IA | 66.2 mi | $750 | +$100 (+15%) |
| Kirksville, MO | 84.7 mi | $610 | $-40 (-6%) |
| Fulton, MO | 85.5 mi | $730 | +$80 (+12%) |
| Wentzville, MO | 86.3 mi | $1,070 | +$420 (+65%) |
| Lake Saint Louis, MO | 89.6 mi | $1,230 | +$580 (+89%) |
| O Fallon, MO | 90 mi | $1,135 | +$485 (+75%) |
| Columbia, MO | 93.8 mi | $697 | +$47 (+7%) |
| Saint Peters, MO | 94.8 mi | $1,010 | +$360 (+55%) |
| Saint Charles, MO | 98.5 mi | $1,123 | +$473 (+73%) |
| Washington, MO | 99.1 mi | $840 | +$190 (+29%) |
| Maryland Heights, MO | 104.6 mi | $1,060 | +$410 (+63%) |
Studio rent in Quincy — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Quincy?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Quincy, Illinois is $650 per month. This is +48% below the citywide median of $1,256.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Quincy?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $26,000 ($2,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Quincy expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Quincy's studio median of $650 is +50% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Quincy rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Quincy ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Quincy?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kirksville ($610).