Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Wood River

$1,200/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wood River is $1,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wood River

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wood River rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL

Average rent prices in Wood River have decreased by 24% 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 Edwardsville, IL

Rent prices in Wood River vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wood River is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Wood River run $1,537 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,312

-

25%

2 bedroom

$1,100

-

14%

3 bedroom

$1,699

-

-

4 bedroom

$3,450

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,312

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 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 Edwardsville, IL

Kent St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Kent St.

Kent St, East Alton, IL 62024

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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.
138/140 Harnett Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

138/140 Harnett Ave.

138/140 Harnett Ave., Wood River, IL 62095

2 beds

1 bath

$875

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.
Coachlight Manufactured Home Community - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9.3

Excellent

Coachlight Manufactured Home Community

Coachlight Trailer Park, Glen Carbon, IL 62034

2 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,000

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.
Anstine - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Anstine

South St, East Alton, IL 62024

2 beds

1 bath

$900–$975

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Wood River rental market.

How much is rent in Wood River?

The average rent in Wood River is $1,200 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wood River?

Average rent prices in Wood River have decreased by 24% since last year.

How does Wood River rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wood River is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wood River?

To comfortably afford rent in Wood River, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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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