Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
West Frankfort, IL

Median rent

Median rent in West Frankfort

$887/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Frankfort is $887 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,012 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Frankfort

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Frankfort rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in West Frankfort, IL

Average rent prices in West Frankfort have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 West Frankfort, IL

Rent prices in West Frankfort vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Frankfort is $825, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in West Frankfort run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$442

-

2%

1 bedroom

$700

No Change

27%

2 bedroom

$850

6%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,050

50%

169%

4 bedroom

$1,175

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$442

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

50%

Last year

169%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Frankfort, 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 West Frankfort, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West Frankfort and Benton by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Frankfort

Median rent price$887
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$962
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Frankfort, IL is 8% lower than the median rent in Benton, IL.

Discover rentals in West Frankfort, IL

407 W Saint Louis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Frankfort

3 Bed - 2.5 Bath Home Available Now!

407 W Saint Louis St, West Frankfort, IL 62896

3 beds

2.5 baths

$599

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4 Razer Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

4 Razer Drive

4 Razer Dr, West Frankfort, IL 62896

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for West Frankfort, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the West Frankfort rental market.

How much is rent in West Frankfort?

The average rent in West Frankfort is $887 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Frankfort?

Average rent prices in West Frankfort have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does West Frankfort rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Frankfort is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,012 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Frankfort?

To comfortably afford rent in West Frankfort, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/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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