University Village - Carbondale, IL
800 E Grand Ave,
Carbondale, IL 62901
1-4 Beds | $419 - $869
Rental Market Trends in Carbondale, IL
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Carbondale, IL is $713/month.
Rent in Carbondale is 57% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$713/month
Average Rent
568 Sq Ft
Average Size
+4.1%
Change / Year
138
Available Apartments
Carbondale rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Carbondale average $462 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Carbondale average $713 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Carbondale average $882 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Carbondale average $1,244 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Carbondale, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.1%, which averages out to $30 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Carbondale, IL
August 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
40%
Below $700/month
40%
$700 - $1,000/month
19%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carbondale, IL?
Because the average rent in Carbondale is $713, you’ll want to make about $2,376 per month or $28,512 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Carbondale, IL is 7.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Carbondale is 18.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $462 - $1,244. You can expect to pay 1.1% less for groceries, 1.7% less for utilities, and 2.2% more for transportation.
How does Carbondale, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Carbondale, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Carbondale?
The average rent in Carbondale is $713 per month, which is 57.2% lower than the national average of $1,664.
Are rents going up or down in Carbondale?
Rents in Carbondale, IL are increasing, with prices up 4.1% year-over-year and $30 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Carbondale?
In Carbondale, IL, 40% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.