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Rental Market Trends in Springfield, IL

What is the average rent in Springfield, IL?

$926/month

Average Rent

676 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+8.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Springfield, IL is $926 per month. This is 43% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Springfield more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Springfield, you can expect to pay about $762 per month for a studio, $926 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,133 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,418 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$762/month
469 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$926/month
676 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,133/month
984 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,418/month
1,349 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,082/month
447 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,380/month
942 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,158/month
1,040 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Springfield, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 8.6%, which averages out to $80 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Springfield, IL
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Springfield, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
19% Below $700/month
45% $700 - $1,000/month
26% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield?

Based on current rent prices, Westchester is the most affordable neighborhood in Springfield.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westchester
$986/month
775 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield?

Based on current rent prices, Westchester is the most expensive neighborhood in Springfield.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westchester
$986/month
775 Sq Ft

Which Springfield neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Springfield with the most apartments available is Westchester .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westchester
$986/month
775 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Springfield, IL?

Because the average rent in Springfield is $926, you’ll want to make about $3,086 per month or $37,032 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 Springfield, IL is 5.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Springfield is 11.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $762 - $1,418. You can expect to pay 2.5% less for groceries, 5.9% less for utilities, and 14.0% more for transportation.

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Springfield, IL

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Apartment communities in Springfield we think you'll love

Orchard Park

Orchard Park

1516 Seven Pines Rd,
Springfield, IL 62704

$1,000 - $1,465

1-3 Beds

Hickory Glen, Active Senior Living

Hickory Glen, Active Senior Living

1700 W Washington St,
Springfield, IL 62702

$1,800 - $3,400

Studio - 2 Beds

Lincoln Square Apartments

Lincoln Square Apartments

521 E Monroe St,
Springfield, IL 62701

$1,275 - $1,750

1-2 Beds

Huntington Ridge Apartments

Huntington Ridge Apartments

4001 Treviso Dr,
Springfield, IL 62703

$923 - $1,639

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Springfield, IL

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Highlands Vista Group Management LLC
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  • 7,792

    Units

  • 35

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2 Communities in Springfield
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Nolan Living
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    Communities

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    Units

  • 10

    Cities

2 Communities in Springfield
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Cushman & Wakefield
  • 459

    Communities

  • 108,509

    Units

  • 230

    Cities

1 Community in Springfield
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch Investment and Management Group
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    Communities

  • 76,965

    Units

  • 144

    Cities

1 Community in Springfield
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PRE/3
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    Communities

  • 14,461

    Units

  • 118

    Cities

1 Community in Springfield
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Dominium
  • 122

    Communities

  • 26,144

    Units

  • 92

    Cities

1 Community in Springfield
Princeton Management
Princeton Management
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    Communities

  • 21,158

    Units

  • 62

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Hunt Companies
  • 73

    Communities

  • 10,848

    Units

  • 53

    Cities

1 Community in Springfield

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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 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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