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Washington

Pop. 15,919·114th most expensive in Illinois·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,324/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$641
Rising (Monthly)
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Washington · $1,324
More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,324/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$53,000/yr
Local median income
$95,179/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Washington's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$750
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,050
3 BR
$1,360
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$1,050/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,888/yr
At $1,324/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Washington, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,919
Median income
$95,179
Median age
38.2
Renters
19.6%
Age distribution
28.9%
17.7%
27.2%
16.3%
Under 1828.9%
18–3417.7%
35–5427.2%
55–649.8%
65+16.3%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
95.3%
White95.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
22%
32.5%
43.7%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma22%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+43.7%
Housing tenure
80.4%
19.6%
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Washington, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,384 → $95,179
up 19.9%
Population
16,008 → 15,919
down 0.6%
Renter share
21.7% → 19.6%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
43% → 43.7%
+0.7 pts
Median age
37.4 → 38.2
+0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $79,384 in 2021 to $95,179 more recently. The renter share has eased from 21.7% to 19.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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By apartment size

Washington rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Washington. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Washington, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Washington is $1,324/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $750/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,050/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $830/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,360/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($95,179/yr), Washington ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Washington an affordable city for renters?

Washington is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,324/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($95,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Washington falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Washington?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,324/mo in Washington. The local median household income is $95,179/yr, meaning the typical Washington household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Washington?

Rent in Washington has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Washington rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Washington is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #114 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,324/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Washington?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Washington ($1,324/mo): Pekin ($843/mo), East Peoria ($1,000/mo), Peoria Heights ($1,161/mo).

What percentage of Washington residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.6% of Washington households are renters, while 80.4% are owner-occupied. Washington leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Washington's median rent of $1,324/mo is $641 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #114 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,324/mo, rent takes ~17% of Washington's median household income ($95,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Washington 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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