Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Charleston, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Charleston
$750/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Charleston is $750 per month as of June 2026. This is 62% below the national average rent, or $1,200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charleston
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charleston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Charleston, IL
Average rent prices in Charleston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $750, whereas a house costs $949. 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston run $699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $849.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $664 |  2% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $699 | 2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $865 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,375 | 34% | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $1,350 | 6% | 4% |
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 | $750 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $949 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$664
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$699
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
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
$750
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$949
Last 30 days
4%
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
62%lower than the national median
59%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, IL is 6% lower than the median rent in Brazil, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$800
18%$1,267
6%$795
10%$899
6%$895
53%$875
1%$725
6%$1,047
21%$1,382
21%$895
2%$1,667
40%$1,165
3%Discover rentals in Charleston, IL
5d+ ago
2228 Country View Dr, Charleston, IL 61920
1–2 beds
1 bath
$413–$549
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
623 Jefferson Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$649
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Charleston
15 9th St #A, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$730
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
3d ago
Condo for rent in Charleston
1601 University Dr, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
1305 4th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,220–$1,515
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2204 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,145–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
965 4th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
2d ago
2219 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,055–$1,080
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1107 3rd St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
500 W Polk Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
1 bed
1 bath
$1,020
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1408 6th St, Charleston, IL 61920
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$699–$700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1420 6th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
2 baths
$849
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2219 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,055–$1,080
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1107 3rd St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1041 7th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$649–$659
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1109 3rd St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$779
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1132 6th St, Charleston, IL 61920
1 bed
1 bath
$600
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 $750 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charleston?
Average rent prices in Charleston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charleston is 62% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 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 $30,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Charleston?
Charleston's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $630 per month, while two-bedroom units cost around $780 per month. One-bedroom rents have increased 10.6% from the previous year, making them one of the fastest-growing segments in the local market.
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).