Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Average rent in
Springfield, IL

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Springfield, IL is $1,069. This is -44%, or $831, lower than the national average.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,069

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

149

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Springfield, IL is $1,069. This is -44%, or $831, lower than the national average.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
77%
9%
5%
0%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

63%
37%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Springfield, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Springfield, IL have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Springfield, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Springfield, IL is $913. A 1-bedroom apartment in Springfield, IL costs about $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in Springfield, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$800

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,000

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,250

5%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,300

2%

40%

Studio

$4,200

9%

389%

Studio

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

389%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

40%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Springfield, 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.

Compare rent prices in Springfield, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in Springfield, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alton, IL.

Springfield

Median rent price$1,069
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Springfield, IL is 14% lower than the median rent in Alton, IL.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Alton

$1,250

increased by20%

Last year

Bethalto

$1,050

increased by21%

Last year

Bloomington

$1,150

decreased by7%

Last year

Chatham

$1,495

increased by13%

Last year

Decatur

$880

increased by15%

Last year

Godfrey

$1,000

decreased by5%

Last year

Litchfield

$850

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Last year

Macomb

$697

decreased by3%

Last year

Morton

$1,050

decreased by26%

Last year

Mount Zion

$950

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Last year

Normal

$1,275

decreased by5%

Last year

Pekin

$775

increased by7%

Last year

Cost of living in
Springfield, IL

The overall cost of living in Springfield, IL is 9% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

10% lower

Groceries

2% lower

Health

9% lower

Housing

21% lower

Transportation

11% higher

Utilities

4% lower

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Pine Woods

1665 Seven Pines Rd, Springfield, IL 62704

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1 bath

$875

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