Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Average rent in
Carbondale, IL

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carbondale, IL is $825. This is -58%, or $1,149, lower than the national average.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Median rent

$825

increased by27%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

31

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carbondale, IL is $825. This is -58%, or $1,149, lower than the national average.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

31%
65%
4%
$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 increased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 27% 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 $803. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carbondale, IL costs about $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $883. Houses for rent in Carbondale, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,287.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$637

8%

3%

2 bedroom

$866

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,185

9%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,561

2%

24%

Studio

$1,500

2%

156%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

156%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$637

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$866

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,185

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,561

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

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$825
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,025
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carbondale, IL is 20% 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

Apartments for rent in Benton

Discover rentals in Carbondale, IL

THE QUADS APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.5

Very good

THE QUADS APARTMENTS

1207 S Wall St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$450–$900

Apartment for rent

Lake Ashley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.4

Very good

Lake Ashley Apartments

8 Chelsea Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

509 S Poplar - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

509 S Poplar

509 S Poplar St, Carbondale, IL 62901

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Woodriver - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Woodriver

2009 W Woodriver Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.3

Very good

Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!

1000 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

2 beds

1 bath

$790

Apartment for rent

PFP Property LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

PFP Property LLC

830 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

606 W College St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carbondale

606 W. College St - 1

606 W College St, Carbondale, IL 62901

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 6

2108 Sunset - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

2108 Sunset

2108 W Sunset Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent