Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Centralia, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Centralia

$891/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Centralia is $891 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,009 less per month.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Centralia

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Centralia rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Centralia, IL

Average rent prices in Centralia have increased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Centralia, IL

Rent prices in Centralia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Centralia is $925, whereas a house costs $780. 1-bedroom apartments in Centralia run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

5%

-

1 bedroom

$975

20%

144%

2 bedroom

$900

23%

6%

3 bedroom

$800

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

144%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

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

Compare median rent prices in Centralia and Bethalto by all bedroom counts and property types.

Centralia

Median rent price$891
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Centralia, IL is 19% lower than the median rent in Bethalto, IL.

Discover rentals in Centralia, IL

115 N Cherry St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Centralia

2 beds

1 bath

$290

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1119 S Brookside Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Centralia

Cozy 2b 1ba Home available to OWN!

1119 S Brookside Ave, Centralia, IL 62801

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
51 Deerwood Park - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Centralia

For Sale: 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom | Centralia 51

51 Deerwood Park, Centralia, IL 62801

3 beds

2 baths

$777

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
805 S Hickory St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Centralia

3 beds

2 baths

$780

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Centralia, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Centralia rental market.

How much is rent in Centralia?

The average rent in Centralia is $891 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Centralia?

Average rent prices in Centralia have increased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Centralia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Centralia is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,009 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Centralia?

To comfortably afford rent in Centralia, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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