Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Carbondale, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carbondale
$700/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Carbondale is $700 per month as of October 2026. This is 63% below the national average rent, or $1,200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carbondale
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 15% 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 $700, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Carbondale run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $790.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $420 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $700 | 11% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,050 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,595 | 30% | 4% |
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 | $700 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $514 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$420
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
4%
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
$700
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$514
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
63%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carbondale, IL is 36% lower than the median rent in Belleville, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,100
31%$875
53%$900
10%$975
17%$950
12%$1,050
11%$800
$895
31%$1,200
17%$1,000
$1,100
10%$897
20%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
11h ago
1207 S Wall St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$500–$800
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$570–$1,710
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
500 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$650
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.Apartment for rent
9h ago
513 S Beveridge St, Carbondale, IL 62901
3 beds
2 baths
$700
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carbondale
1544 Cardinal Rd #1, Carbondale, IL 62901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
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.House for rent
Available Aug 10
11h ago
House for rent in Carbondale
2 beds
2 baths
$1,460
Price dropped $100Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carbondale
815 W Walnut St #1, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
614 E Park St, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$825
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$570–$1,710
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
4d ago
1000 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$790
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
511 S Graham Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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.Apartment for rent
9h ago
1220 Sanpat Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902
1 bed
1 bath
$725
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$570–$1,710
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
9h ago
316 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$375–$390
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2012 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62903
Studio
1 bath
$550
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
136 Court Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
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.Condo for rent
9h ago
316 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$375–$390
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
511 S Graham Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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.Apartment for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Carbondale
2 beds
2 baths
$1,460
Price dropped $100Fees 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.House for rent
3d ago
500 Charles Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901
3 beds
2 baths
$800
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.Condo for rent
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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 $700 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carbondale?
Average rent prices in Carbondale have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Carbondale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carbondale is 63% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 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 $28,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carbondale?
March offers the lowest rents in Carbondale, with prices running about 12.6% lower than September's peak rates. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to secure better rates.
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).