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Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Coal City, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Coal City
$2,387/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Coal City is $2,387 per month as of May 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $437 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Coal City
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Coal City rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Coal City, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Coal City, IL
Average rent prices in Coal City have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased 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
Coal City, IL
Rent prices in Coal City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Coal City is $1,435, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Coal City run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,730 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,255 | 3% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,350 | 7% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | - | - |
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 Coal City, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,435 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,397 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,730
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,255
Last 30 days
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
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 Coal City, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,435
Condos
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Coal City, 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 Coal City, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Coal City and Braidwood by all bedroom counts and property types.
Coal City
22%higher than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Coal City, IL is 45% higher than the median rent in Braidwood, IL.
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38%Discover rentals in Coal City, IL
5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,245
Condo for rent
Available Mar 26
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,245
Condo for rent
Available Mar 26
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,245
Condo for rent
Available Mar 26
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Frequently asked questions for Coal City, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Coal City rental market.
How much is rent in Coal City?
The average rent in Coal City is $2,387 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Coal City?
Average rent prices in Coal City have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.
How does Coal City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Coal City is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $437 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Coal City?
To comfortably afford rent in Coal City, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/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).