Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Fairview Heights, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Fairview Heights

$1,155/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairview Heights is $1,155 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $745 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairview Heights

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairview Heights rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fairview Heights, IL

Average rent prices in Fairview Heights have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 Fairview Heights, IL

Rent prices in Fairview Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairview Heights is $1,087, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairview Heights run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,160.

Listings

1 bedroom

$850

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,150

10%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,200

13%

47%

4 bedroom

$1,800

4%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Fairview Heights and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fairview Heights

Median rent price$1,155
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairview Heights, IL is 5% higher than the median rent in Belleville, IL.

Discover rentals in Fairview Heights, IL

20 Elvira Dr - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairview Heights

Residential Lease, Fairview Heights, IL

20 Elvira Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

4 beds

2 baths

$1,795

930 Holliday Dr - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairview Heights

Residential Lease, Fairview Heights, IL

930 Holliday Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

4 beds

3 baths

$2,200

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Frequently asked questions for Fairview Heights, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairview Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Fairview Heights?

The average rent in Fairview Heights is $1,155 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairview Heights?

Average rent prices in Fairview Heights have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Fairview Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairview Heights is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $745 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairview Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Fairview Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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