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Last updated on August 27, 2026
Average rent in
Belleville, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 27, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Belleville rent stands today
Belleville, IL rent rose 7.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,073/month. Renters are paying $56 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 2.9%.
Compared to national trends
Belleville sits 44.3% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a smaller market with 82 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Belleville rent for $775/month, 1-bedrooms for $825/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,095/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,400/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Belleville climbed by 29.2% year over year, outpacing the citywide increase of 7.3%. This segment shows a distinct upward trend compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Belleville
$1,073/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Belleville is $1,073 per month as of August 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $852 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Belleville
82
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Belleville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Belleville, IL
Average rent prices in Belleville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Belleville, IL
Rent prices in Belleville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Belleville is $925, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Belleville run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $775 | No Change | 34% | |
1 bedroom | $825 |  1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,095 | 1% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 14% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belleville | $1,073 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $925 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,150 | 22% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
1%
Belleville
Average rent
$1,073
Apartments
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
22%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Belleville, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Belleville, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Belleville and Bellefontaine Neighbors by all bedroom counts and property types.
Belleville
44%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Belleville, IL is 21% lower than the median rent in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,362
2%$2,334
2%$1,175
27%$1,100
10%$1,122
1%$1,050
31%$1,100
3%$1,100
3%$1,050
8%$1,112
2%$1,950
8%$1,275
1%Discover rentals in Belleville, IL
1d ago
7235 Westfield Plaza Dr, Belleville, IL 62223
1–2 beds
1 bath
$386–$1,020
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
16 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220
1–2 beds
1 bath
$639–$900
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
104 N 27th St, Belleville, IL 62226
2 beds
1 bath
$790
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1151 Roger Ave, Belleville, IL 62226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$1,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Belleville
4 beds
4 baths
$2,995
House for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in Belleville
22 Sir Lawrence Dr, Belleville, IL 62221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
8h ago
House for rent in Belleville
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
$2,400
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Belleville
3241 Tanglebrook Dr, Belleville, IL 62221
3 beds
3 baths
$2,350
House for rent
7h ago
5784 Brett Michael Ln, Belleville, IL 62223
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,125
Apartment for rent
20h ago
2213 Rockwood Dr, Belleville, IL 62221
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,040–$1,660
Apartment for rent
20h ago
100 N 27th St, Belleville, IL 62226
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
23h ago
219 Freedom Dr, Belleville, IL 62226
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
228 Metro Way, Belleville, IL 62226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$740–$885
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4h ago
Verified
16 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220
1–2 beds
1 bath
$639–$900
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
17h ago
1528 Lebanon Ave, Belleville, IL 62221
1 bed
1 bath
$950–$1,050
Apartment for rent
23h ago
219 Freedom Dr, Belleville, IL 62226
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
228 Metro Way, Belleville, IL 62226
1–2 beds
1 bath
$740–$885
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4h ago
Verified
16 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220
1–2 beds
1 bath
$639–$900
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
8h ago
House for rent in Belleville
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
$2,400
Price drop
House for rent
20h ago
2213 Rockwood Dr, Belleville, IL 62221
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,040–$1,660
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Belleville, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Belleville rental market.
How much is rent in Belleville?
The average rent in Belleville is $1,073 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Belleville?
Average rent prices in Belleville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Belleville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Belleville is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $852 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Belleville?
To comfortably afford rent in Belleville, you'd need to earn approximately $43,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Belleville?
February and December offer the best rental deals in Belleville, with February seeing the lowest rents of the year. June has the highest rents with about a 9.5% difference between peak and low months, so avoiding summer searches can save money.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).