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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Murphysboro
$700/mo
22%vs previous year
The average rent in Murphysboro is $700 per month as of September 2026. This is 63% below the national average rent, or $1,200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Murphysboro
57
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Murphysboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
Average rent prices in Murphysboro have increased by 22% 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
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
Rent prices in Murphysboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Murphysboro is $700, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Murphysboro run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $427 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $650 | - | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $875 | - | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,100 | - | 25% | |
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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $700 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,200 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $514 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$427
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last year
25%
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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$700
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Rooms
Average rent
$514
The table above reflects average rent prices in Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
1d ago
1207 S Wall St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$500–$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
500 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
513 S Beveridge St, Carbondale, IL 62901
3 beds
2 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1225 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carbondale
1013 S Briarwood Dr #NA, Carbondale, IL 62901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carbondale
1544 Cardinal Rd #1, Carbondale, IL 62901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Aug 10
3d ago
House for rent in Murphysboro
15 Bob A Rosa Ave, Murphysboro, IL 62966
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$570–$1,710
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
3d ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$570–$1,710
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
6h ago
1000 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$790
Apartment for rent
5h ago
104 104 - 242 Timber Trail, Carterville, IL 62918
2 beds
2 baths
$1,475
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1225 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 Paradise Acres Rd #57, Carterville, IL 62918
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Verified
200 Paradise Acres Rd #30, Carterville, IL 62918
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Verified
200 Paradise Acres Rd #97, Carterville, IL 62918
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
3d ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$570–$1,710
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
6h ago
1000 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$790
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
200 Paradise Acres Rd #86, Carterville, IL 62918
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
2d ago
Verified
200 Paradise Acres Rd #57, Carterville, IL 62918
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Verified
200 Paradise Acres Rd #30, Carterville, IL 62918
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
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Frequently asked questions for Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Murphysboro rental market.
How much is rent in Murphysboro?
The average rent in Murphysboro is $700 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Murphysboro?
Average rent prices in Murphysboro have increased by 22% since last year.
How does Murphysboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Murphysboro is 63% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 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 $28,000/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).