Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Danville, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Danville rent stands today

    Danville, IL rent rose 9.7% year over year to a current median of $850/month. Renters are paying $76 more per month on average than last year, though rent has cooled 3.6% month over month after a peak in July 2024.

  • Danville is 56.3% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, making it an accessible smaller metro for renters seeking value. The market includes 54 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Danville run around $665/month, 1-bedrooms around $735/month, 2-bedrooms at $850/month, 3-bedrooms at $895/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,150/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Danville rose 55.9% year over year, diverging strongly from the citywide trend of a 9.7% increase. This segment's growth reflects a distinct dynamic within the local rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Danville

$850/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Danville is $850 per month as of July 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,095 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Danville

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Danville rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $800, whereas a house costs $850. 1-bedroom apartments in Danville run $735 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$665

8%

78%

1 bedroom

$735

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$850

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$895

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,150

26%

86%

Studio

Average rent

$665

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

78%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$735

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

86%

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$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Danville, IL is equal to 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

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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 $850 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Danville?

Average rent prices in Danville have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Danville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Danville is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 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 $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Danville average around $730/month and two-bedrooms approximately $790/month.

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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