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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Murphysboro, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Murphysboro
$775/mo
65%vs previous year
The average rent in Murphysboro is $775 per month as of June 2026. This is 60% below the national average rent, or $1,175 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Murphysboro
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Murphysboro rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Murphysboro, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Murphysboro, IL
Average rent prices in Murphysboro have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 65% 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
Murphysboro, IL
Rent prices in Murphysboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Murphysboro is $800, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Murphysboro run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $450 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $700 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 11% | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,185 | No Change | 41% | |
4 bedroom | $1,000 | - | - |
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 Murphysboro, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $800 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $925 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,200 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$450
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,185
Last year
41%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
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 Murphysboro, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$925
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Murphysboro, 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 Murphysboro, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Murphysboro and Cape Girardeau by all bedroom counts and property types.
Murphysboro
60%lower than the national median
54%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Murphysboro, IL is 14% lower than the median rent in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$900
3%$800
7%$975
9%$869
38%$1,299
20%$950
16%$1,000
12%$1,050
16%$1,425
12%$790
$987
2%$1,450
6%Discover rentals in Murphysboro, IL
5d+ ago
1209 N 14th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
115 S 8th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1209 N 14th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Murphysboro, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Murphysboro rental market.
How much is rent in Murphysboro?
The average rent in Murphysboro is $775 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Murphysboro?
Average rent prices in Murphysboro have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 65% since last year.
How does Murphysboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Murphysboro is 60% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,175 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Murphysboro?
To comfortably afford rent in Murphysboro, you'd need to earn approximately $31,000/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).