3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Springfield, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Springfield, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +29% higher than the citywide median of $1,151 and +31% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Springfield
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 Springfield
Compare Springfield's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $875 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,190 |
| 3 | Dixon | $1,210 |
| 4 | Macomb | $1,220 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,230 |
| 6 | Danville | $1,230 |
| 7 | Quincy | $1,230 |
| 8 | Swansea | $1,243 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $1,270 |
| 10 | Rantoul | $1,270 |
| 11 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 12 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 14 | Moline | $1,320 |
| 15 | Peoria | $1,340 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 3 | Barrington | $3,390 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $3,250 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $3,200 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 8 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Springfield.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Springfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,860 | +$380 (+26%) |
| Montgomery, IL | 41.6 mi | $2,724 | +$1,244 (+84%) |
| Decatur, IL | 42.9 mi | $1,310 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Pekin, IL | 51.5 mi | $1,190 | $-290 (-20%) |
| Peoria, IL | 63.6 mi | $1,340 | $-140 (-9%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 65.8 mi | $1,450 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 65.9 mi | $1,270 | $-210 (-14%) |
| Bethalto, IL | 66.5 mi | $1,410 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Alton, IL | 68 mi | $1,450 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Normal, IL | 69 mi | $1,390 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Edwardsville, IL | 69.5 mi | $1,680 | +$200 (+14%) |
| Wood River, IL | 70.9 mi | $1,410 | $-70 (-5%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Springfield — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Springfield?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Springfield, Illinois is $1,480 per month. This is +29% higher than the citywide median of $1,151.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Springfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,200 ($4,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Springfield expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Springfield's 3-bedroom median of $1,480 is +31% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Springfield rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Springfield ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Springfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Decatur ($1,310), Pekin ($1,190), Peoria ($1,340).