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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Wood River
$1,200/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Wood River is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wood River
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wood River rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
Average rent prices in Wood River have decreased by 11% 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 $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,025 | - | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | - | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,612 | - |  5% |
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 Edwardsville, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,472 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,325 | - | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,612
Last year
5%
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 Edwardsville, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Condos
Average rent
$1,472
Houses
Average rent
$1,325
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in East Alton
140 Illinois St, East Alton, IL 62024
2 beds
1 bath
$695
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
117 N 14th St, Wood River, IL 62095
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in East Alton
2 beds
1 bath
$875
House for rent
10h ago
Coachlight Trailer Park, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Edwardsville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Edwardsville
524 Phillipena St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
420 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$2,240
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Glen Carbon
10 Old Orchard Ln, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
3 beds
3 baths
$2,000
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
1010 Enclave Blvd, Edwardsville, IL 62025
1 bed
1 bath
$1,730–$1,840
Apartment for rent
4h ago
30 Devon Ct, Edwardsville, IL 62025
3 beds
2 baths
$1,499
Apartment for rent
10h ago
543 Charles Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,200
Apartment for rent
10h ago
518 Hillsboro Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Coachlight Trailer Park, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1010 Enclave Blvd, Edwardsville, IL 62025
1 bed
1 bath
$1,730–$1,840
Apartment for rent
16h ago
190 Rue Sans Souci, Bethalto, IL 62010
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,200
Apartment for rent
10h ago
518 Hillsboro Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1010 Enclave Blvd, Edwardsville, IL 62025
1 bed
1 bath
$1,730–$1,840
Apartment for rent
4h ago
30 Devon Ct, Edwardsville, IL 62025
3 beds
2 baths
$1,499
Apartment for rent
10h ago
518 Hillsboro Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1500 Schiller Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
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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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wood River?
Average rent prices in Wood River have decreased by 11% 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).