4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rock Island, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Rock Island, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +67% higher than the citywide median of $911 and +40% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Rock Island
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 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rock Island
Compare Rock Island's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $935 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,250 |
| 3 | Quincy | $1,290 |
| 4 | Dixon | $1,300 |
| 5 | Rantoul | $1,300 |
| 6 | Charleston | $1,320 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $1,330 |
| 8 | Savoy | $1,340 |
| 9 | Danville | $1,360 |
| 10 | Urbana | $1,380 |
| 11 | Normal | $1,390 |
| 12 | Peoria | $1,407 |
| 13 | Bloomington | $1,450 |
| 14 | Macomb | $1,450 |
| 15 | Kankakee | $1,510 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,980 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $3,980 |
| 3 | Barrington | $3,980 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $3,820 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $3,820 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $3,760 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $3,685 |
| 8 | Naperville | $3,600 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $3,590 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $3,590 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $3,580 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $3,530 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $3,490 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Rock Island.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Rock Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | 5.7 mi | $1,562 | +$42 (+3%) |
| Moline, IL | 5.7 mi | $1,560 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Bettendorf, IA | 9.8 mi | $1,860 | +$340 (+22%) |
| Clinton, IA | 36.2 mi | $1,380 | $-140 (-9%) |
| Burlington, IA | 57.5 mi | $1,450 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Iowa City, IA | 66.8 mi | $1,950 | +$430 (+28%) |
| Macomb, IL | 71.7 mi | $1,450 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Coralville, IA | 72 mi | $1,800 | +$280 (+18%) |
| Dubuque, IA | 74.2 mi | $1,650 | +$130 (+9%) |
| North Liberty, IA | 75.7 mi | $2,150 | +$630 (+41%) |
| Marion, IA | 79.1 mi | $1,580 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Dixon, IL | 79.4 mi | $1,300 | $-220 (-14%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Rock Island — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Rock Island?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Rock Island, Illinois is $1,520 per month. This is +67% higher than the citywide median of $911.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Rock Island?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,800 ($5,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rock Island expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rock Island's 4+ bedroom median of $1,520 is +40% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rock Island rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Rock Island ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Rock Island?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Clinton ($1,380), Burlington ($1,450), Macomb ($1,450).