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Rental Market Trends in Mount Zion, IL

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Mount Zion, IL is $485/month.

Rent in Mount Zion is 71% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$485/month

Average Rent

536 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1%

Change / Year

3

Available Apartments

Mount Zion rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Mount Zion average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Mount Zion average $485 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Mount Zion average $532 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Mount Zion average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$485/month
536 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$532/month
805 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Mount Zion, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $5 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Mount Zion, IL

September 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mount Zion, 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 Mount Zion, IL?

Because the average rent in Mount Zion is $485, you’ll want to make about $1,616 per month or $19,392 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.

City

Mount Zion, IL

3 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Mount Zion, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Mount Zion, 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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Apartment Communities in Mount Zion We Think You'll Love

1430 Kays Ct

1430 Kays Ct

1430 Kays Ct,
Mount Zion, IL 62549

2 Beds | $1,990

1434 Kays Ct

1434 Kays Ct

1434 Kays Ct,
Mount Zion, IL 62549

2 Beds | $1,990

1450 Woodland Dr

1450 Woodland Dr

1450 Woodland Dr,
Mount Zion, IL 62549

2 Beds | $1,300

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Decatur Flats Apartments

552 S Church St,
Decatur, IL 62522

2 Beds | $799

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Mount Zion?

The average rent in Mount Zion is $485 per month, which is 70.9% lower than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Mount Zion?

Rents in Mount Zion, IL are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $5 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Mount Zion?

In Mount Zion, IL, 100% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Illinois Mount Zion Rental Trends

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 September 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.

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