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Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Watseka, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Watseka
$995/mo
The average rent in Watseka is $995 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watseka
6
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Watseka rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Watseka, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Watseka, IL
Average rent prices in Watseka have increased by 86% over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Watseka, IL
Rent prices in Watseka vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watseka is $947, whereas a house costs $1,147. 1-bedroom apartments in Watseka run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $895 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $900 |  86% | - |
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 Watseka, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $947 | 27% | - | |
Houses | $1,147 | 21% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
86%
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 Watseka, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$947
Last 30 days
27%
Houses
Average rent
$1,147
Last 30 days
21%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Watseka, 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 Watseka, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Watseka and Oakwood by all bedroom counts and property types.
Watseka
49%lower than the national median
55%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watseka, IL is 12% higher than the median rent in Oakwood, IL.
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Discover rentals in Watseka, IL
4d ago
House for rent in Watseka
443 S 6th St, Watseka, IL 60970
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
House for rent in Watseka
443 S 6th St, Watseka, IL 60970
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jun 1
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Frequently asked questions for Watseka, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Watseka rental market.
How much is rent in Watseka?
The average rent in Watseka is $995 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watseka?
Average rent prices in Watseka have increased by 86% over the last month.
How does Watseka rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watseka is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Watseka?
To comfortably afford rent in Watseka, 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).