Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Danville, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Danville, IL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $795/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with the market sitting just 3.0% below its recent peak of $825/month in June 2026.

  • Danville rent is 58.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with a current median of $795/month. The market offers 79 total rentals across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Danville run around $665/month, 1-bedrooms around $735/month, and 2-bedrooms around $750/month, with 3-bedrooms at $875/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,172/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents available to most renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents climbed 37.1% year over year, 1-bedroom rents increased 23.5%, and 4+ bedroom rents rose 31.0%, all diverging from the citywide flat trend. Apartments also saw a 23.5% rise, contrasting with the overall stable market.

Median rent

Median rent in Danville

$795/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Danville is $795 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,105 less per month.

$0.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Danville

79

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Danville rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Danville, IL

Average rent prices in Danville have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Danville, IL

Rent prices in Danville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Danville is $735, whereas a house costs $812. 1-bedroom apartments in Danville run $735 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $785.

Listings

Studio

$665

17%

19%

1 bedroom

$735

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$750

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$875

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,172

14%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$665

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$735

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,172

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

33%

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

Compare median rent prices in Danville and Catlin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Danville

Median rent price$795
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$735
decreased by61%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Danville, IL is 8% higher than the median rent in Catlin, IL.

Cost of living in Danville, IL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services6% lower
Groceries4% lower
Health16% lower
Housing44% lower
Transportation2% higher
Utilities9% lower

Discover rentals in Danville, IL

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Frequently asked questions for Danville, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Danville rental market.

How much is rent in Danville?

The average rent in Danville is $795 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Danville?

Average rent prices in Danville have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Danville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Danville is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,105 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Danville?

To comfortably afford rent in Danville, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Danville?

March offers the best rental deals in Danville, with rents running about 23% lower than the peak season in May.

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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