Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Average rent in
Carbondale, IL

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carbondale, IL is $782. This is -59%, or $1,137, lower than the national average.

$2.11

average price per square foot

Median rent

$782

increased by20%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

30

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carbondale, IL is $782. This is -59%, or $1,137, lower than the national average.

$2.11

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

46%
52%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

Households

71%
29%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Carbondale, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Carbondale, IL have decreased by 16% in the last month and have increased by 20% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Carbondale, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Carbondale, IL is $775. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carbondale, IL costs about $650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $850. Houses for rent in Carbondale, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,033.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$650

8%

No Change

2 bedroom

$850

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$950

7%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,200

10%

8%

Studio

$600

No Change

77%

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

77%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carbondale, 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.

Compare rent prices in Carbondale, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in Carbondale, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belleville, IL.

Carbondale

Median rent price$782
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,025
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carbondale, IL is 24% lower than the median rent in Belleville, IL.

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Cost of living in
Carbondale, IL

The overall cost of living in Carbondale, IL is 8% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

5% lower

Groceries

1% lower

Health

1% lower

Housing

18% lower

Transportation

4% lower

Utilities

4% lower

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Discover rentals in Carbondale, IL

ASH509 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.3

Very good

ASH509

509 S Ash St, Carbondale, IL 62901

1 bed

1 bath

$275

Apartment for rent

Lake Ashley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

Lake Ashley Apartments

8 Chelsea Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS

511 S Graham Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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5d+ ago

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606 W. College St - 1

606 W College St, Carbondale, IL 62901

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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Available Nov 19

Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!

1000 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

2 beds

1 bath

$790

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Ennis Enterprises - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Apartment for rent in Carbondale

Ennis Enterprises

1225 West Freeman Street, Carbondale, IL 62901

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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1223 Sanpat Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1223 Sanpat Lane

1223 Sanpat Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902

2 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

POP506 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

POP506

506 S Poplar St, Carbondale, IL 62901

4 beds

2 baths

$950

Apartment for rent