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Rental Market Trends in Murphysboro, IL

What is the average rent in Murphysboro, IL?

$990/month

Average Rent

40 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in Murphysboro, IL is $990 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Murphysboro more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Murphysboro, you can expect to pay about $314 per month for a studio, $990 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,240 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
$314/month
700 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$990/month
40 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,240/month
1,138 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 Murphysboro, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $9 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 May 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Murphysboro, IL
Last Updated May 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Murphysboro, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
67% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $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 Murphysboro, IL?

Because the average rent in Murphysboro is $990, you’ll want to make about $3,300 per month or $39,600 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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Murphysboro, IL

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104 Paper Ln

104 Paper Ln,
Murphysboro, IL 62966

1 Bed | $549

5076 Country Club Rd

5076 Country Club Rd

5076 Country Club Rd,
Murphysboro, IL 62966

3 Beds | $2,240

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Five Star Realty and Gaslite Apartments

404 N Oakland Ave,
Carbondale, IL 62901

2 Beds | $795 - $895

Saint Germain Square

Saint Germain Square

516 S Rawlings St,
Carbondale, IL 62901

1 Bed | $565 - $580

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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 February 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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