Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Carbondale, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Carbondale, IL rent slipped 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $700/month. Renters today are paying $11 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the recent peak of $800/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Carbondale is 63.6% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. This reflects its position as a smaller market with limited total rentals at 53 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Carbondale rent for $410/month, 1-bedrooms for $700/month, 2-bedrooms for $900/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,225/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,000/month. The rental inventory is mostly apartments, which make up 76.1% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Carbondale saw a YoY rent decline of 31.6%, contrasting with the overall citywide rent slip of 9.1%. This indicates a sharper drop in larger unit rents compared to the general market.
Median rent
Median rent in Carbondale
$700/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Carbondale is $700 per month as of August 2026. This is 64% below the national average rent, or $1,225 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carbondale
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carbondale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carbondale, IL
Average rent prices in Carbondale have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Carbondale run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $410 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $700 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | 1% |  14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,225 | 5% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,000 | 4% | 19% |
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 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,122 | 1% | - | |
Houses | $1,025 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $514 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$410
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
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
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,122
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
9%
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
64%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carbondale, IL is 35% lower than the median rent in Belleville, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,073
5%$900
85%$897
2%$900
2%$900
5%$1,150
2%$700
$750
51%$950
12%$900
68%$1,100
15%$800
22%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
2d ago
507 S Ash St, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$430
Apartment for rent
13h ago
701 S Wall St, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$435
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1207 S Wall St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$500–$900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1007 E Park St, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$510
Apartment for rent
3d ago
614 E Park St, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
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 Sep 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carbondale
321 E Mill St Apt 6 #6, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carbondale
321 E Mill St Apt 5 #5, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
3d ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$570–$1,710
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
13h ago
Apartment for rent in Carbondale
1000 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$790
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1225 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
250 S Lewis Ln, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$450–$525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$570–$1,710
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
3d ago
316 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$375–$390
Apartment for rent
6h ago
2012 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62903
Studio
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
16h ago
136 Court Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
2 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
316 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$375
Apartment for rent
16h ago
136 Court Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Condo for rent
1d ago
1225 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$900
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 $700 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carbondale?
Average rent prices in Carbondale have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Carbondale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carbondale is 64% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,225 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).