Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Charleston, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Charleston
$915/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Charleston is $915 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $984 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Charleston
34
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Charleston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Charleston, IL
Average rent prices in Charleston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,499. 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $669 |  9% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $798 | 4% | 34% | |
2 bedroom | $999 | 2% | 33% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 8% | 56% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 23% | 54% |
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 | $900 | No Change | 29% | |
Condos | $1,400 | 20% | - | |
Houses | $1,499 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$669
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$798
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
34%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
33%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
56%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
54%
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
$900
Last year
29%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$1,499
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
52%lower than the national median
58%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Charleston, IL is 15% higher than the median rent in Brazil, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$795
2%$1,450
34%$800
3%$875
1%$850
33%$950
11%$792
6%$1,227
40%$1,539
13%$950
3%$1,547
$1,200
14%Discover rentals in Charleston, IL
1d ago
2228 Country View Dr, Charleston, IL 61920
1–2 beds
1 bath
$413–$549
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1518 10th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$679
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Charleston
2 beds
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
1d ago
1907 10th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$800
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
965 4th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
950 4th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 W Polk Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
1 bed
1 bath
$1,020
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$995
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 2
5d+ ago
Verified
500 W Polk Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
1 bed
1 bath
$1,020
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.Apartment for rent
15h ago
2204 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,275
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.Apartment for rent
17h ago
2219 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,085
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Apartment for rent in Charleston
1 bed
1 bath
$800
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
17h ago
2219 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,085
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 W Polk Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
1 bed
1 bath
$1,020
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1408 6th St, Charleston, IL 61920
1 bed
1 bath
$699
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.Apartment for rent
15h ago
2204 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,275
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1907 10th St, Charleston, IL 61920
2 beds
1 bath
$800
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
248 Jackson Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
1 bed
1 bath
$649
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
623 Jefferson Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
Studio
1 bath
$559
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1408 6th St, Charleston, IL 61920
1 bed
1 bath
$699
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.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 $915 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Charleston?
Average rent prices in Charleston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.
How does Charleston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Charleston is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $984 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 $37,000/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).