Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Wood River, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wood River
$1,100/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Wood River is $1,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wood River
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wood River rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wood River, IL
Average rent prices in Wood River have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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
Wood River, IL
Rent prices in Wood River vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wood River is $1,062, whereas a house costs $1,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Wood River run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $850 | 1% | 36% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 5% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,195 | 8% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 |  5% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Wood River | $1,012 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,062 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $975 | 10% | - | |
Houses | $1,050 | 23% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
36%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
16%
Wood River
Average rent
$1,012
Apartments
Average rent
$1,062
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
23%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wood River, 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 Wood River, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wood River and Alton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wood River
43%lower than the national median
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wood River, IL is 22% higher than the median rent in Alton, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$900
9%$1,250
20%$900
18%$950
17%$1,495
$1,300
1%$1,195
22%$1,100
6%$1,475
31%$1,445
25%$1,025
31%$1,325
12%Discover rentals in Wood River, IL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
116 N 14th St, Wood River, IL 62095
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
117 N 14th St, Wood River, IL 62095
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wood River
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
815 Madison Ave #815, Wood River, IL 62095
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
543 Charles Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
132 S Main St #B, Wood River, IL 62095
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
$1,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
543 Charles Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
132 S Main St #B, Wood River, IL 62095
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
$1,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wood River
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
1d ago
543 Charles Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
815 Madison Ave #815, Wood River, IL 62095
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
116 N 14th St, Wood River, IL 62095
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
117 N 14th St, Wood River, IL 62095
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
132 S Main St #B, Wood River, IL 62095
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
$1,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
116 N 14th St, Wood River, IL 62095
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
117 N 14th St, Wood River, IL 62095
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wood River, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Wood River rental market.
How much is rent in Wood River?
The average rent in Wood River is $1,100 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wood River?
Average rent prices in Wood River have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Wood River rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wood River is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wood River?
To comfortably afford rent in Wood River, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/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).