Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Dixon, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Dixon

$830/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dixon is $830 per month as of August 2026. This is 57% below the national average rent, or $1,110 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dixon

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dixon rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Dixon, IL

Average rent prices in Dixon have decreased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Dixon, IL

Rent prices in Dixon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dixon is $825, whereas a house costs $850. 1-bedroom apartments in Dixon run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$575

25%

-

1 bedroom

$775

12%

2%

2 bedroom

$900

5%

18%

3 bedroom

$1,100

9%

44%

Studio

Average rent

$575

Last 30 days

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

44%

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

Compare median rent prices in Dixon and Clinton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dixon

Median rent price$830
decreased by57%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$825
decreased by57%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dixon, IL is 1% higher than the median rent in Clinton, IA.

Discover rentals in Dixon, IL

101 W 1st St #403 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dixon

101 West 1st Street - 403

101 W 1st St #403, Dixon, IL 61021

Studio

0 baths

$375

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 10

101 W 1st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dixon

101 West 1st Street - 401 & 402

101 W 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021

Studio

0 baths

$425

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 10

1303 Hemlock Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Dixon

1303 Hemlock - 1

1303 Hemlock Ave #1, Dixon, IL 61021

3 beds

2 baths

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 5

517 Squires Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Dixon

517 Squires Ave #1, Dixon, IL 61021

4 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

Available Aug 6

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Frequently asked questions for Dixon, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Dixon rental market.

How much is rent in Dixon?

The average rent in Dixon is $830 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dixon?

Average rent prices in Dixon have decreased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Dixon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dixon is 57% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,110 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dixon?

To comfortably afford rent in Dixon, you'd need to earn approximately $33,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, 21% of Dixon rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 3 pet-friendly apartments available each month from the city's average of 14 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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