Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Galena, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Galena
$750/mo
The average rent in Galena is $750 per month as of June 2026. This is 62% below the national average rent, or $1,200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Galena
6
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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.
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 $800, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Galena run $1,695 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,272 |  46% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $600 |  8% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | 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 | $800 | 46% | - | |
Houses | $1,700 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$750
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,272
Last 30 days
46%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
3 bedroom
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
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
$800
Last 30 days
46%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
9%
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
62%lower than the national median
56%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Galena, IL is 12% lower than the median rent in Clinton, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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39%$1,100
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4%$1,195
13%$2,012
5%$1,595
11%Discover rentals in Galena, IL
4h ago
310 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Galena
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Galena
125 Cogan Dr, Galena, IL 61036
4 beds
3 baths
$2,650
House for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Galena
603 S Bench St, Galena, IL 61036
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Galena
412 S Main St, Galena, IL 61036
Studio
0 baths
$1,500
House for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Galena
603 S Bench St, Galena, IL 61036
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 7
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Galena
603 S Bench St, Galena, IL 61036
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Galena
125 Cogan Dr, Galena, IL 61036
4 beds
3 baths
$2,650
House for rent
4h ago
310 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Galena
412 S Main St, Galena, IL 61036
Studio
0 baths
$1,500
House for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Galena
603 S Bench St, Galena, IL 61036
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 7
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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 $750 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Galena?
Average rent prices in Galena have remained the same over the last month.
How does Galena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Galena is 62% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 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 $30,000/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).