Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Wood River, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wood River
$1,100/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Wood River is $1,100 per month as of November 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wood River
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 5% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Wood River run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,395 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 |  10% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 8% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 9% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Wood River | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | No Change | 5% | |
Condos | $1,075 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,200 | 8% | 17% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,395
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
9%
Wood River
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,075
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
17%
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
42%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.
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4%$1,395
3%$1,080
46%$850
21%$1,075
35%$1,673
22%$995
13%$1,300
4%Discover rentals in Wood River, IL
3d ago
138/140 Harnett Ave., Wood River, IL 62095
2 beds
1 bath
$875
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wood River
1424 Williams St, Wood River, IL 62095
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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.House for rent
Available Nov 9
1d ago
House for rent in Wood River
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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.House for rent
2d ago
543 Charles Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,100
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wood River
1 bed
1 bath
$900
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.House for rent
2d ago
543 Charles Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,100
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wood River
1424 Williams St, Wood River, IL 62095
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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.House for rent
Available Nov 9
2d ago
543 Charles Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,100
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
27 Chessen Ave #3, Wood River, IL 62095
1 bed
1 bath
$585
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
138/140 Harnett Ave., Wood River, IL 62095
2 beds
1 bath
$875
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wood River
27 Chessen Ave #3, Wood River, IL 62095
1 bed
1 bath
$585
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.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 November 14, 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 5% since last year.
How does Wood River rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wood River is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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).