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Rental Market Trends in Effingham, IL

What is the average rent in Effingham, IL?

$479/month

Average Rent

667 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Effingham, IL is $479 per month. This is 71% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Effingham more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Effingham, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $479 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $540 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
One Bedroom
$479/month
667 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$540/month
440 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 Effingham, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $5 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 July 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Effingham, IL
Last Updated July 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Effingham, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
100% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $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 Effingham, IL?

Because the average rent in Effingham is $479, you’ll want to make about $1,596 per month or $19,152 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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Effingham, IL

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Apartment Averages

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107 N Oak St

107 N Oak St

107 N Oak St,
Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds | $1,100

411 S 4th St

411 S 4th St

411 S 4th St,
Effingham, IL 62401

1 Bed | $735

2301 S Veterans Dr

2301 S Veterans Dr

2301 S Veterans Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401

1 Bed | $784

14103 Southwind Dr

14103 Southwind Dr

14103 Southwind Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds | $1,350

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† 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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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