Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Carbondale, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Carbondale rent stands today
Carbondale, IL rent rose 10.3% year over year, with a current median of $800/month. Renters are paying $68 more per month than last year, with a 3.2% increase month over month.
Compared to national trends
Carbondale's median rent of $800/month is 59.0% more affordable than the national median rent of $1,950/month. This positions Carbondale as a market with lower rent costs compared to the national median.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Carbondale rent for $485/month, 1-bedrooms for $775/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,450/month. These figures show the rent variation across bedroom sizes in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Carbondale
$800/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Carbondale is $800 per month as of May 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
67
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carbondale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carbondale, IL
Average rent prices in Carbondale have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $775, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Carbondale run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $485 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $875 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,125 | 14% |  1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,450 | 17% | 164% |
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 | $775 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $837 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$485
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
164%
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
$775
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$837
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
7%
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
46%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,050
4%$800
58%$927
11%$950
5%$1,000
8%$1,050
18%$850
$800
$950
2%$800
63%$1,100
6%$975
43%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 | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 1% lower |
| Housing | 18% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 4% lower |
Discover rentals in Carbondale, IL
5d+ ago
509 S Ash St, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$300
Apartment for rent
10h ago
290 Warren Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$450
Condo for rent
6h ago
500 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
401 W College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$650–$1,000
Apartment for rent
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
Townhouse for rent in Carbondale
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carbondale
308 S Canterbury Dr #NA, Carbondale, IL 62901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
703 S Rawlings St, Carbondale, IL 62901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$807–$1,121
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$570–$1,710
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
1d ago
1000 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$790
Apartment for rent
45m ago
319 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
10h ago
511 S Graham Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$570–$1,710
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
4d ago
316 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$375
Apartment for rent
10h ago
136 Court Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Condo for rent
10h ago
2301 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62903
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Condo for rent
4d ago
316 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$375
Apartment for rent
4h ago
501 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$420
Apartment for rent
6h ago
500 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
10h ago
511 S Graham Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment 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 $800 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carbondale?
Average rent prices in Carbondale have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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).