Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Edwardsville, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Edwardsville

$1,425/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Edwardsville is $1,425 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $520 less per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Edwardsville

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville, IL

Average rent prices in Edwardsville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased 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 Edwardsville, IL

Rent prices in Edwardsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Edwardsville is $1,357, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Edwardsville run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$695

3%

46%

1 bedroom

$1,000

18%

31%

2 bedroom

$1,300

6%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$1,850

3%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

46%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Edwardsville and Alton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Edwardsville

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Edwardsville, IL is 36% higher than the median rent in Alton, IL.

Discover rentals in Edwardsville, IL

400-424 West Union St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

400-424 West Union St

400 W Union St, Edwardsville, IL 62025

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,025–$1,550

Apartment for rent

518 Hillsboro - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

518 Hillsboro

518 Hillsboro Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

1124 University Dr - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.8

Very good

1124 University Dr

1124 University Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

30 Devon Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

30 Devon Ct

30 Devon Ct, Edwardsville, IL 62025

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Edwardsville, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Edwardsville rental market.

How much is rent in Edwardsville?

The average rent in Edwardsville is $1,425 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Edwardsville?

Average rent prices in Edwardsville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Edwardsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Edwardsville is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $520 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Edwardsville?

To comfortably afford rent in Edwardsville, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings data, Edwardsville has a median rent of $1,680 across the city. The market splits evenly between one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, each making up 39% of available rentals.

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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