Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Charleston, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Charleston

$770/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Charleston is $770 per month as of July 2026. This is 60% below the national average rent, or $1,160 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Charleston

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Charleston rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Charleston, IL

Average rent prices in Charleston have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Charleston, IL

Rent prices in Charleston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Charleston is $730, whereas a house costs $910. 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston run $649 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $849.

Listings

Studio

$664

3%

26%

1 bedroom

$647

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$872

4%

18%

3 bedroom

$1,520

20%

39%

4 bedroom

$910

10%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$664

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$647

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$872

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,520

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$910

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

31%

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

Compare median rent prices in Charleston and Brazil by all bedroom counts and property types.

Charleston

Median rent price$770
decreased by60%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$800
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, IL is 4% lower than the median rent in Brazil, IN.

Discover rentals in Charleston, IL

Country View Estates - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

7.2

Very good

Country View Estates

2228 Country View Dr, Charleston, IL 61920

1–2 beds

1 bath

$413–$549

Apartment for rent

2002 10th Street, Charleston - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

2002 10th Street, Charleston

2002 10th St, Charleston, IL 61920

2 beds

1 bath

$729

Apartment for rent

1109 3rd Street, Charleston - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

1109 3rd Street, Charleston

1109 3rd St, Charleston, IL 61920

2 beds

1 bath

$779

Apartment for rent

1519 11th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Charleston

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Charleston, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Charleston rental market.

How much is rent in Charleston?

The average rent in Charleston is $770 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Charleston?

Average rent prices in Charleston have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Charleston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Charleston is 60% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,160 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Charleston?

To comfortably afford rent in Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $31,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Charleston average around $660/month and two-bedrooms approximately $940/month.

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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