Studio Apartment Rent in Rock Island, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rock Island, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $911 and +47% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 (this page) | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rock Island.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rock Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | 5.7 mi | $698 | +$18 (+3%) |
| Moline, IL | 5.7 mi | $700 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Bettendorf, IA | 9.8 mi | $830 | +$150 (+22%) |
| Clinton, IA | 36.2 mi | $670 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Burlington, IA | 57.5 mi | $750 | +$70 (+10%) |
| Iowa City, IA | 66.8 mi | $853 | +$173 (+25%) |
| Macomb, IL | 71.7 mi | $660 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Coralville, IA | 72 mi | $790 | +$110 (+16%) |
| Dubuque, IA | 74.2 mi | $710 | +$30 (+4%) |
| North Liberty, IA | 75.7 mi | $950 | +$270 (+40%) |
| Marion, IA | 79.1 mi | $640 | $-40 (-6%) |
| Dixon, IL | 79.4 mi | $610 | $-70 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Rock Island — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rock Island?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rock Island, Illinois is $680 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $911.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rock Island?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,200 ($2,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rock Island expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rock Island's studio median of $680 is +47% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rock Island rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Rock Island ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rock Island?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Clinton ($670), Macomb ($660), Marion ($640).