Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
Carterville, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Carterville

$975/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carterville is $975 per month as of June 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carterville

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carterville rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Carterville, IL

Average rent prices in Carterville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Carterville, IL

Rent prices in Carterville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carterville is $862, whereas a house costs $1,562. 1-bedroom apartments in Carterville run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$450

11%

-

1 bedroom

$750

6%

9%

2 bedroom

$887

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,200

16%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$450

Last 30 days

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$887

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carterville, 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 Carterville, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Carterville and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Carterville

Median rent price$975
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carterville, IL is 7% lower than the median rent in Belleville, IL.

Discover rentals in Carterville, IL

Carterville Commons South Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Carterville Commons South Apartments

507 1st St, Carterville, IL 62918

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$795

Apartment for rent

703 Rusty Ln #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carterville

703 Rusty Lane ( New ) - 2B

703 Rusty Ln #2B, Carterville, IL 62918

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Available May 11

119 N Olive St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carterville

117-119 North Olive St - 119 North Olive St.

119 N Olive St, Carterville, IL 62918

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

627 N Bryan Ave #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carterville

627 N Bryan Ave - 9

627 N Bryan Ave #9, Carterville, IL 62918

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Carterville, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Carterville rental market.

How much is rent in Carterville?

The average rent in Carterville is $975 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carterville?

Average rent prices in Carterville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Carterville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carterville is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carterville?

To comfortably afford rent in Carterville, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Carterville?

Carterville offers pet-friendly options for renters with furry companions. About 35% of available apartments welcome pets, providing a solid selection for animal owners searching for rental housing.

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).

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