Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Belleville, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Belleville rent stands today

    Belleville, IL rent rose 7.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $377 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level of $1,095 in October 2026.

  • Belleville sits 42.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value in the region with 98 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Belleville rent for $450/month, 1-bedrooms for $825/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,100/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,500/month and $2,350/month respectively.

Median rent

Median rent in Belleville

$1,100/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Belleville is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Belleville

98

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Belleville rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Belleville, IL

Average rent prices in Belleville have increased by 5% 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 $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Belleville run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$450

31%

25%

1 bedroom

$825

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,500

85%

90%

4 bedroom

$2,350

3%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$450

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

85%

Last year

90%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

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

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,362
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Belleville, IL is 19% lower than the median rent in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO.

Discover rentals in Belleville, IL

Trolley Circle - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.7

Very good

Trolley Circle

7235 Westfield Plaza Dr, Belleville, IL 62223

1–2 beds

1 bath

$386–$1,020

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
718 S Church St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Belleville

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Storyboard on Roger - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Storyboard on Roger

1151 Roger Ave, Belleville, IL 62226

1–2 beds

1 bath

$825–$1,025

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
21 Beth Ann Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Belleville

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,100 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Belleville?

Average rent prices in Belleville have increased by 5% 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 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $44,000/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).

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