Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Glen Carbon, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Glen Carbon
$1,150/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Glen Carbon is $1,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Glen Carbon
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Glen Carbon rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Glen Carbon, IL
Average rent prices in Glen Carbon have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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
Glen Carbon, IL
Rent prices in Glen Carbon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Glen Carbon is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Glen Carbon run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,025 | No Change |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 9% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 9% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Glen Carbon | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,495 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | 6% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
Glen Carbon
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Glen Carbon, 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 Glen Carbon, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Glen Carbon and Alton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Glen Carbon
39%lower than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Glen Carbon, IL is 21% higher than the median rent in Alton, IL.
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4%$1,050
14%$1,950
11%$1,100
2%$1,250
10%$1,562
25%Discover rentals in Glen Carbon, IL
1d ago
Coachlight Trailer Park, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Glen Carbon
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Glen Carbon
10 Old Orchard Ln, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
3 beds
3 baths
$2,000
House for rent
1d ago
Coachlight Trailer Park, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Glen Carbon
10 Old Orchard Ln, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
3 beds
3 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Glen Carbon
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
2d ago
Coachlight Trailer Park, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Glen Carbon, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Glen Carbon rental market.
How much is rent in Glen Carbon?
The average rent in Glen Carbon is $1,150 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Glen Carbon?
Average rent prices in Glen Carbon have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Glen Carbon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Glen Carbon is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Glen Carbon?
To comfortably afford rent in Glen Carbon, 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).