2-Bedroom Rent · July 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Washington, IL

$1,050/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Washington, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,324 and +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median

$1,050

July 2026

vs city overall

-21%

$1,324 city median

vs national

-37%

$1,655 US median

Illinois rank

#18

of 142 cities

Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Washington

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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income

$42,000

Monthly gross

$3,500

Hourly (full-time)

$20.19

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Compare Washington's median rent across every apartment size.

Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois

#	City	2-Bedroom rent
1	Rantoul	$762
2	Dixon	$870
3	Pekin	$920
4	Charleston	$930
5	Quincy	$950
6	Macomb	$960
7	Rock Island	$990
8	Decatur	$995
9	Carbondale	$1,010
10	Danville	$1,010
11	Moline	$1,010
12	Normal	$1,010
13	Savoy	$1,010
14	Pontoon Beach	$1,014
15	Marion	$1,020

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois

#	City	2-Bedroom rent
1	Morton Grove	$2,640
2	Lake Forest	$2,640
3	Deerfield	$2,640
4	Barrington	$2,640
5	Wilmette	$2,530
6	Buffalo Grove	$2,530
7	Highland Park	$2,490
8	Plainfield	$2,455
9	Naperville	$2,388
10	Vernon Hills	$2,380
11	Streamwood	$2,380
12	Northbrook	$2,370
13	Bartlett	$2,340
14	Bolingbrook	$2,325
15	Romeoville	$2,310

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Washington.

City	Distance	2-Bedroom rent	vs Washington
Peoria, IL	14.5 mi	$1,033	$-17 (-2%)
Pekin, IL	17.9 mi	$920	$-130 (-12%)
Normal, IL	33.9 mi	$1,010	$-40 (-4%)
Bloomington, IL	34.8 mi	$1,085	+$35 (+3%)
Ottawa, IL	59.8 mi	$1,080	+$30 (+3%)
Decatur, IL	64.1 mi	$995	$-55 (-5%)
Springfield, IL	64.6 mi	$1,095	+$45 (+4%)
Chatham, IL	73.8 mi	$1,380	+$330 (+31%)
Dixon, IL	77.6 mi	$870	$-180 (-17%)
Macomb, IL	86.1 mi	$960	$-90 (-9%)
Champaign, IL	88.6 mi	$1,233	+$183 (+17%)
Rantoul, IL	91.3 mi	$762	$-288 (-27%)

2-Bedroom rent in Washington — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Washington?

As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Washington, Illinois is $1,050 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,324.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Washington?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,000 ($3,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.19/hour at a full-time job.

Is Washington expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Washington's 2-bedroom median of $1,050 is +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Washington rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?

Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Washington ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Washington?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Peoria ($1,033), Pekin ($920), Normal ($1,010).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Washington, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.