Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 13, 2026
Average rent in
Carbondale, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 13, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Carbondale, IL rent stands today
Carbondale, IL rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $800/month. The increase is small, with rents $19 more per month than last year and no change month over month recently.
Compared to national trends
Carbondale rents run 59.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Illinois.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $450/month, 1-bedrooms for $725/month, and 2-bedrooms for $900/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,185/month and 4+ bedrooms at $7,000/month, reflecting variation across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Carbondale
$800/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Carbondale is $800 per month as of July 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carbondale
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carbondale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carbondale, IL
Average rent prices in Carbondale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Carbondale, IL
Rent prices in Carbondale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carbondale is $750, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Carbondale run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $450 |  4% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $725 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,185 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $7,000 | No Change | 339% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Carbondale, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $750 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,100 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$450
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,185
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
339%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Carbondale, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
6%
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.
How does rent in Carbondale, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Carbondale and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carbondale
59%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carbondale, IL is 27% lower than the median rent in Belleville, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,095
6%$862
65%$900
3%$950
17%$1,025
8%$1,050
6%$900
14%$900
$1,025
$800
66%$1,172
17%$787
5%Cost of living in Carbondale, IL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 1% lower |
| Housing | 18% lower |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Carbondale, IL
3d ago
509 S Ash St, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
701 S Wall St, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$425–$435
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
507 S Ash St, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$430
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$570–$1,710
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carbondale
1013 S Briarwood Dr #NA, Carbondale, IL 62901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carbondale
711 S Poplar St Apt B #B, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carbondale
321 E Mill St Apt 2 #2, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carbondale
321 E Mill St Apt 6 #6, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$570–$1,710
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
14h ago
900 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,185
Apartment for rent
2d ago
511 S Graham Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$575–$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
600 S Wall St, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$790
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$570–$1,710
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
2d ago
316 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$375
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2012 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62903
Studio
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Carbondale
512 S Hays Ave #12, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
2d ago
316 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$375
Apartment for rent
2d ago
515 S Lincoln St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
511 S Graham Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$575–$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Carbondale
512 S Hays Ave #12, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
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Frequently asked questions for Carbondale, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Carbondale rental market.
How much is rent in Carbondale?
The average rent in Carbondale is $800 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carbondale?
Average rent prices in Carbondale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Carbondale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carbondale is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carbondale?
To comfortably afford rent in Carbondale, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carbondale?
Carbondale's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $700 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $830 monthly. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms up 8.3% and two-bedrooms rising 4.1%.
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).