Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Galena, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Galena
$950/mo
68%vs previous year
The average rent in Galena is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Galena
4
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 68% 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 $1,700. 2-bedroom apartments in Galena run $950 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 bedroom | $950 | 18% | - | |
4 bedroom | $750 | No Change | 75% |
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 |  12% | - | |
Condos | $950 | 21% | - | |
Houses | $1,700 | No Change | - |
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last year
75%
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
Last 30 days
12%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
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
50%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Galena, IL is 10% lower than the median rent in Clinton, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,050
3%$1,000
122%$882
4%$995
75%$1,325
17%$1,715
4%$875
40%$1,529
7%$1,550
6%$1,675
2%$1,700
7%$1,475
50%Discover rentals in Galena, IL
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Galena
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Galena
628 Franklin St #1-2, Galena, IL 61036
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Galena
628 Franklin St #1-2, Galena, IL 61036
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Galena
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Galena
628 Franklin St #1-2, Galena, IL 61036
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Galena
628 Franklin St #1-2, Galena, IL 61036
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Condo for rent
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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 $950 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Galena?
Average rent prices in Galena have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 68% since last year.
How does Galena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Galena is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $38,000/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).