Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Chillicothe, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chillicothe

$950/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chillicothe is $950 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chillicothe

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chillicothe rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Chillicothe, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Chillicothe, IL

Average rent prices in Chillicothe have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 Chillicothe, IL

Rent prices in Chillicothe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chillicothe is $900, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Chillicothe run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

Studio

$799

10%

-

1 bedroom

$930

4%

-

2 bedroom

$1,025

6%

54%

3 bedroom

$1,575

3%

-

4 bedroom

$2,600

115%

-

Studio

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$930

Last 30 days

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

54%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

115%

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

Compare median rent prices in Chillicothe and Dunlap by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chillicothe

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chillicothe, IL is 3% lower than the median rent in Dunlap, IL.

Discover rentals in Chillicothe, IL

1211 W Chestnut Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1211 W Chestnut Street

1211 W Chestnut St, Chillicothe, IL 61523

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

227 W Elm St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

227 W Elm St

227 W Elm St, Chillicothe, IL 61523

2 beds

1 bath

$799–$899

Apartment for rent

227 W Elm St #4C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chillicothe

227 W Elm St #4C, Chillicothe, IL 61523

2 beds

1 bath

$799

Apartment for rent

Riverview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Riverview Apartments

521 N 1st St, Chillicothe, IL 61523

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Chillicothe, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chillicothe rental market.

How much is rent in Chillicothe?

The average rent in Chillicothe is $950 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chillicothe?

Average rent prices in Chillicothe have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Chillicothe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chillicothe is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chillicothe?

To comfortably afford rent in Chillicothe, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/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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