Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Charleston, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Charleston
$855/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Charleston is $855 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,045 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charleston
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charleston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Charleston, IL
Average rent prices in Charleston have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $847, whereas a house costs $1,232. 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston run $730 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $910.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $594 |  2% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $650 | 17% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $911 | No Change | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,459 | 13% | 51% | |
4 bedroom | $1,360 | 4% | 7% |
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 Charleston, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $847 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,232 | 15% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$594
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$911
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,459
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
51%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,360
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
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 Charleston, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$847
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Houses
Average rent
$1,232
Last 30 days
15%
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
55%lower than the national median
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, IL is 8% lower than the median rent in Brazil, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$925
$1,424
8%$800
7%$875
1%$800
48%$1,047
9%$795
10%$1,500
2%$1,400
8%$925
3%$1,635
87%$1,100
4%Discover rentals in Charleston, IL
4d ago
2228 Country View Dr, Charleston, IL 61920
1–2 beds
1 bath
$413–$549
Apartment for rent
11h ago
2002 10th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$729
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1907 10th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1509 2nd St, Charleston, IL 61920
3 beds
1 bath
$855
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2302 Bostic Dr, Charleston, IL 61920
3 beds
3 baths
$1,649–$1,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1305 4th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,220–$1,515
Apartment for rent
4d ago
950 4th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
965 4th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1132 6th St, Charleston, IL 61920
5 beds
2 baths
$1,620
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
500 W Polk Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
1 bed
1 bath
$1,020
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1107 3rd St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1021 1st St, Charleston, IL 61920
1 bed
1 bath
$644
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
500 W Polk Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
1 bed
1 bath
$1,020
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1132 6th St, Charleston, IL 61920
5 beds
2 baths
$1,620
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1107 3rd St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1021 1st St, Charleston, IL 61920
1 bed
1 bath
$644
Apartment for rent
11h ago
2002 10th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$729
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1021 1st St, Charleston, IL 61920
1 bed
1 bath
$644
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1907 10th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1509 2nd St, Charleston, IL 61920
3 beds
1 bath
$855
Apartment 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 $855 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charleston?
Average rent prices in Charleston have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charleston is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,045 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 $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Charleston?
April offers the best rental deals in Charleston, with rents running about 30% lower than November, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).