Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 11, 2026

Average rent in
Carbondale, IL

Last updated on April 11, 2026

Last updated on April 11, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carbondale, IL is $775. This is -60%, or $1,141, lower than the national average.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Median rent

$775

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

67

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carbondale, IL is $775. This is -60%, or $1,141, lower than the national average.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

46%
49%
4%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$3,001+$3,001+

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 14% in the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $750. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carbondale, IL costs about $775 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $800. Houses for rent in Carbondale, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$775

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$850

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$900

1%

18%

4 bedroom

$1,450

14%

39%

Studio

$455

12%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$455

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

39%

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$775
decreased by60%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,090
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carbondale, IL is 29% 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

ILL703 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

ILL703

703 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

1 bed

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

COL401 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

COL401

40 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$650–$1,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

FRE500 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

FRE500

500 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS

511 S Graham Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$695–$995

Apartment for rent

UNI514 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

UNI514

514 S University Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

2 beds

1 bath

$700–$800

Apartment for rent

COL400 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

COL400

400 W College St, Carbondale, IL 62901

3 beds

2 baths

$700

Apartment for rent

607 W Freeman St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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303 W College St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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