Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Eastern Illinois University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Charleston

$824/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Charleston is $824 per month as of June 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,125 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Charleston

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Charleston rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Eastern Illinois University, IL

Average rent prices in Charleston have increased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Eastern Illinois University, IL

Rent prices in Charleston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Charleston is $779, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston run $699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $849.

Listings

Studio

$700

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$674

-

10%

2 bedroom

$949

-

2%

3 bedroom

$1,185

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,300

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$674

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$949

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,185

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

The table above reflects average rent prices in Eastern Illinois University, 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.

Discover rentals in Eastern Illinois University, IL

Country View Estates - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

4d ago

7.8

Very good

Country View Estates

2228 Country View Dr, Charleston, IL 61920

1–2 beds

1 bath

$413–$549

Apartment for rent

955 4th St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Charleston

955 4th St #6, Charleston, IL 61920

2 beds

1 bath

$730

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 3

1907 10th Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1907 10th Street

1907 10th St, Charleston, IL 61920

2 beds

1 bath

$775–$800

Apartment for rent

1109 3rd Street, Charleston - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

1109 3rd Street, Charleston

1109 3rd St, Charleston, IL 61920

2 beds

1 bath

$779

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Eastern Illinois University, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Charleston rental market.

How much is rent in Charleston?

The average rent in Charleston is $824 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Charleston?

Average rent prices in Charleston have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Charleston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Charleston is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,125 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Charleston?

To comfortably afford rent in Charleston, you'd need to earn approximately $33,000/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).