Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Washington, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$1,295/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $1,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $605 less per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Washington, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Washington, IL

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 Washington, IL

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $995, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$825

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$1,110

4%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,350

8%

36%

4 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,110

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

22%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Washington, 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.

How does rent in Washington, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Washington and Champaign by all bedroom counts and property types.

Washington

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington, IL is 11% lower than the median rent in Champaign, IL.

Discover rentals in Washington, IL

1927 1927 & 1931 Canterbury - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Washington

2BR/1.0BA

1927 1927 & 1931 Canterbury, Washington, IL 61571

2 beds

1 bath

$750

1910 Canterbury Drive - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

1910 Canterbury Drive

1910 Canterbury Dr, Washington, IL 61571

2 beds

1 bath

$950

1308 W Jefferson St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Washington

Residential Lease, Washington, IL

1308 W Jefferson St #2, Washington, IL 61571

2 beds

1 bath

$995

115 W Almond Dr - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

House for rent in Washington

3 beds

1 bath

$1,475

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Frequently asked questions for Washington, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $1,295 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $605 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington?

To comfortably afford rent in Washington, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/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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