Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Danville, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Danville, IL rent rose 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $795/month. Renters are paying $73 more per month on average than last year, continuing a recovery from the trough seen in early 2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    Danville rent is 59.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning the market as a lower-cost option for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Danville run around $665/month, 1-bedrooms at $735/month, 2-bedrooms at $850/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,950/month. The 3-bedroom median rent is $895/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Danville

$795/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Danville is $795 per month as of June 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,155 less per month.

$0.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Danville

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Danville rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $850. 1-bedroom apartments in Danville run $735 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

Studio

$665

3%

94%

1 bedroom

$735

4%

10%

2 bedroom

$850

9%

4%

3 bedroom

$895

5%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,950

6%

84%

Studio

Average rent

$665

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

94%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$735

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

84%

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 by59%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$875
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Danville, IL is 9% lower 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 & Services8% lower
Groceries9% lower
Health19% lower
Housing51% lower
Transportation13% lower
Utilities10% lower

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3 beds

2 baths

$265

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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 June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Danville?

Average rent prices in Danville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Danville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Danville is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,155 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?

Danville, Virginia averaged around $710 per month for one-bedroom apartments and around $760 per month for two-bedroom units in 2025. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available rentals at 37% of inventory, while one-bedrooms account for 32% of monthly listings.

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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