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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Murphysboro
$750/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Murphysboro is $750 per month as of October 2026. This is 61% below the national average rent, or $1,150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Murphysboro
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same 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 $725, whereas a house costs $950. 1-bedroom apartments in Murphysboro run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $435 | - |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $700 | - |  155% | |
2 bedroom | $865 | - | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $962 | - | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,297 | - | 37% |
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 | $725 | - | 12% | |
Condos | $950 | - | - | |
Houses | $950 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$435
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last year
155%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$865
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$962
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,297
Last year
37%
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
$725
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Houses
Average rent
$950
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
5d+ ago
509 S Ash St, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$325
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
48m ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$450–$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
3d ago
514 S Ash St, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$665
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
500 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Carterville
5148 Old Route, Carterville, IL 62918
4 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carbondale
11824 E Cypress Rd #1, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carbondale
815 W Walnut St #1, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
921 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
48m ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$450–$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
3d ago
1000 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$790
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Phoenix and Hartford Roads, Makanda, IL 62958
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
15h ago
900 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
3 beds
2 baths
$1,185
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
48m ago
Verified
900 East Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$450–$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
15h ago
2012 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62903
Studio
1 bath
$550–$595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
136 Court Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
2d ago
316 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$375–$390
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1000 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
2 beds
1 bath
$790
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
136 Court Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
2d ago
316 E College St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$375–$390
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
515 S Lincoln St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Studio
1 bath
$400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $750 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Murphysboro?
Average rent prices in Murphysboro have remained the same since last year.
How does Murphysboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Murphysboro is 61% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 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 $30,000/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).