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Rental Market Trends in Springfield, IL

What is the average rent in Springfield, IL?

$914/month

Average Rent

676 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+8.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Springfield, IL is $914 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/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 $754 per month for a studio, $914 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,101 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,392 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$754/month
471 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$914/month
676 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,101/month
989 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,392/month
1,356 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,286/month
689 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,386/month
688 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,817/month
1,721 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$973/month
887 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 $79 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 December 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Springfield, IL
Last Updated December 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Springfield, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
19% Below $700/month
47% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Springfield is $914, you’ll want to make about $3,046 per month or $36,552 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 8.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Springfield is 20.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $754 - $1,392. You can expect to pay 2.0% less for groceries, 2.4% less for utilities, and 14.7% more for transportation.

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Springfield, IL

490 Available Apartments for Rent

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

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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Springfield we think you'll love

Orchard Park

Orchard Park

1516 Seven Pines Rd,
Springfield, IL 62704

$975 - $1,150

1-3 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

$980 - $1,688

1-3 Beds

Pine Ridge Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

1833 Seven Pines Rd,
Springfield, IL 62704

$875 - $950

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Springfield, IL

Highlands Vista Group Management LLC
Highlands Vista Group Management LLC
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  • 7,702

    Units

  • 35

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2 Communities in Springfield
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Nolan Living
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  • 3,606

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

2 Communities in Springfield
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield
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  • 115,840

    Units

  • 252

    Cities

1 Community in Springfield
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch Investment and Management Group
  • 312

    Communities

  • 76,689

    Units

  • 143

    Cities

1 Community in Springfield
PRE/3
PRE/3
  • 177

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  • 14,020

    Units

  • 112

    Cities

1 Community in Springfield
Dominium
Dominium
  • 116

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  • 24,869

    Units

  • 90

    Cities

1 Community in Springfield
Princeton Management
Princeton Management
  • 120

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  • 20,432

    Units

  • 61

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1 Community in Springfield
Friedman Real Estate
Friedman Real Estate
  • 44

    Communities

  • 11,964

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

1 Community in Springfield

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United States Illinois Springfield 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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