Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL

Median rent

Median rent in De Soto

$800/mo

increased by34%

vs previous year

The average rent in De Soto is $800 per month as of June 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,150 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in De Soto

77

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of De Soto rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL

Average rent prices in De Soto have increased by 34% 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 De Soto vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in De Soto is $790, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in De Soto run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$442

-

5%

1 bedroom

$790

-

2%

2 bedroom

$879

-

8%

3 bedroom

$1,192

-

3%

4 bedroom

$1,275

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$442

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$790

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$879

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,192

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

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

ASH509 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

ASH509

509 S Ash St, Carbondale, IL 62901

1 bed

1 bath

$300

Apartment for rent

FRE500 - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

7.9

Very good

FRE500

500 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

COL400 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

7.9

Very good

COL400

400 W College St, Carbondale, IL 62901

3 beds

2 baths

$700

Apartment for rent

Hidden Oak Estates LLC - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.8

Very good

Hidden Oak Estates LLC

2301 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62903

3 beds

2 baths

$950

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the De Soto rental market.

How much is rent in De Soto?

The average rent in De Soto is $800 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in De Soto?

Average rent prices in De Soto have increased by 34% since last year.

How does De Soto rent compare to the national average?

Rent in De Soto is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in De Soto?

To comfortably afford rent in De Soto, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/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).

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