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Rental Market Trends in Washington, IL

What is the average rent in Washington, IL?

$956/month

Average Rent

679 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Washington, IL is $956 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Washington more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Washington, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $956 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,272 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,206 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$956/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,272/month
1,073 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,206/month
1,050 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 Washington, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 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 April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Washington, IL
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Washington, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
44% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Washington is $956, you’ll want to make about $3,186 per month or $38,232 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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Washington, IL

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

Use the tool below to compare Washington, 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 Washington we think you'll love

Cypress Ridge Apartments

Cypress Ridge Apartments

100 Pheasant Run,
Washington, IL 61571

$1,575

2 Beds

Jessie St. Residences

Jessie St. Residences

1110 Jessie St,
Washington, IL 61571

$1,645

2 Beds

The Mallard Way Rental Community

The Mallard Way Rental Community

800 Mallard Way,
Washington, IL 61571

$1,100 - $1,400

1-3 Beds

Cedar Creek Apartments

Cedar Creek Apartments

1100 Kern Rd,
Washington, IL 61571

$1,395 - $1,425

2 Beds

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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.

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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