Last updated on May 22, 2026

Average rent in
Grand Central, Springfield, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Grand Central

$987/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Grand Central is $987 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $961 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Grand Central

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Grand Central rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Grand Central, Springfield, IL

Average rent prices in Grand Central have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Grand Central, Springfield, IL

Rent prices in Grand Central vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Grand Central is $1,121, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Central run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$610

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$850

23%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,050

2%

21%

3 bedroom

$1,300

6%

-

4 bedroom

$2,450

No Change

136%

Studio

Average rent

$610

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last year

136%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Grand Central, 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.

Discover rentals in Grand Central, Springfield, IL

1501 S Spring - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1501 S Spring

1501 S Spring St, Springfield, IL 62704

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Grand Central, Springfield, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Grand Central rental market.

How much is rent in Grand Central?

The average rent in Grand Central is $987 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Grand Central?

Average rent prices in Grand Central have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Grand Central rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Grand Central is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $961 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Grand Central?

To comfortably afford rent in Grand Central, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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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