Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Galena, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Galena
$650/mo
53%vs previous year
The average rent in Galena is $650 per month as of September 2026. This is 66% below the national average rent, or $1,250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Galena
3
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Galena rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Galena, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Galena, IL
Average rent prices in Galena have decreased by 25% over the last month and have decreased by 53% 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
Galena, IL
Rent prices in Galena vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Galena is $850, whereas a house costs $2,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Galena run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $850 | No Change | 39% | |
2 bedroom | $650 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Galena, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,175 | 18% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last year
39%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$650
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Galena, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$850
Houses
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
18%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Galena, 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 Galena, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Galena and Clinton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Galena
66%lower than the national median
58%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Galena, IL is 19% lower than the median rent in Clinton, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Frequently asked questions for Galena, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Galena rental market.
How much is rent in Galena?
The average rent in Galena is $650 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Galena?
Average rent prices in Galena have decreased by 25% over the last month and have decreased by 53% since last year.
How does Galena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Galena is 66% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Galena?
To comfortably afford rent in Galena, you'd need to earn approximately $26,000/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).