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Rental Market Trends in Coal City, IL

What is the average rent in Coal City, IL?

$1,122/month

Average Rent

788 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Coal City, IL is $1,122 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Coal City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Coal City, you can expect to pay about $506 per month for a studio, $1,122 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,084 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$506/month
0 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,122/month
788 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,084/month
720 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Coal City, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $19 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Coal City, IL
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Coal City, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $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 Coal City, IL?

Because the average rent in Coal City is $1,122, you’ll want to make about $3,740 per month or $44,880 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.

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Coal City, IL

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811 Covey Ln

811 Covey Ln,
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$1,200

1 Bed

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875 Covey Lane

875 Covey Lane,
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$2,600

3 Beds

135 E Chestnut St

135 E Chestnut St

135 E Chestnut St,
Coal City, IL 60416

$2,100

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465-479 N School St

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$1,250

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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