Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Bethalto, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Bethalto

$1,147/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bethalto is $1,147 per month as of August 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $792 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bethalto

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bethalto 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Bethalto, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Bethalto, IL

Average rent prices in Bethalto have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Bethalto, IL

Rent prices in Bethalto vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bethalto is $1,195, whereas a house costs $947. 1-bedroom apartments in Bethalto run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,025

5%

38%

2 bedroom

$1,175

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,100

24%

15%

4 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

38%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bethalto, 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 Bethalto, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bethalto and Alton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bethalto

Median rent price$1,147
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bethalto, IL is 15% higher than the median rent in Alton, IL.

Discover rentals in Bethalto, IL

319 W Corbin St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Bethalto

2 beds

1 bath

$875

House for rent

Available Jun 9

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Frequently asked questions for Bethalto, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Bethalto rental market.

How much is rent in Bethalto?

The average rent in Bethalto is $1,147 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bethalto?

Average rent prices in Bethalto have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Bethalto rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bethalto is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $792 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bethalto?

To comfortably afford rent in Bethalto, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bethalto?

Based on our current listings, 38% of Bethalto rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 3 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 8 units.

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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