Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Galesburg, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Galesburg
$736/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Galesburg is $736 per month as of June 2026. This is 62% below the national average rent, or $1,214 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Galesburg
5
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Galesburg rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Galesburg, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Galesburg, IL
Average rent prices in Galesburg have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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
Galesburg, IL
Rent prices in Galesburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Galesburg is $900, whereas a house costs $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 bedroom | $736 | 11% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $1,000 |  14% | - |
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 Galesburg, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | 3% | - | |
Condos | $1,200 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,000 | 1% | No Change |
2 bedroom
Average rent
$736
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
14%
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 Galesburg, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Houses
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Galesburg, 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 Galesburg, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Galesburg and Aledo by all bedroom counts and property types.
Galesburg
62%lower than the national median
54%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Galesburg, IL is 18% lower than the median rent in Aledo, IL.
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Cost of living in Galesburg, IL
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | No difference |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 14% lower |
| Housing | 32% lower |
| Transportation | 6% higher |
| Utilities | 1% higher |
Discover rentals in Galesburg, IL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Galesburg
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Galesburg
343 E Water St #1, Galesburg, IL 61401
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Galesburg
343 E Water St #1, Galesburg, IL 61401
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Galesburg
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Galesburg, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Galesburg rental market.
How much is rent in Galesburg?
The average rent in Galesburg is $736 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Galesburg?
Average rent prices in Galesburg have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Galesburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Galesburg is 62% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,214 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Galesburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Galesburg, you'd need to earn approximately $29,000/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).