Apartments For Rent in Charleston, IL

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Apartments For Rent Near Charleston, IL

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What Locals Say about Charleston

  • Scott Stallings
    "Charleston is a safe place to live and raise a family. It has a small community feel but with more modern connections and convenience. If you are in school, Charelston is the home of EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, A fantastic School! Rent is high! Housing goes quick especially around the summer time.. People are very nice and approachable. All in all, I would recommend! "
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  • Celeste Z.
    "The town is small overall so the commute to stores/EIU is not bad. There are taxis in town and buses available too. "
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  • Heather.phillips80
    "❤️ I live the peace and quiet and small town love of Charleston IL. Proud to go to church and raise my kids here. "
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  • Heather.phillips80
    "Charleston is a Family friendly sports supporting church based community with love in the center of everything. 😁🙏🏼"
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  • Andrew K.
    "Bike races, festivals, and art/music events and shows. There are a ton of events involving the college that keeps the entire town running. There are college football and basketball games that are cheap also!"
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  • Deborah W.
    "Taxis are in the area with a phone call. Many people have cars or walk because they are so close to stores. "
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  • Kdharris12
    "Small farming town with a state college. Very quiet even with the college. Classic midwestern town. "
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  • Heather p.
    "No dog park but there are lots of sidewalks to take dogs and bike trails and hiking trails by the lake."
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  • Heather p.
    "Red white and blue days, small town feel in general, our church family is amazing!... community breakfasts and dinners, the town rallies for the schools and all sports activities... just a lot of love here."
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  • Leekzulu
    "I lived here since 2013. It’s a great community. However just like every city and town there are better areas than others. If you like small town living this is a good place to live. "
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  • Kathleen O.
    "We’ve lived here for a year. People are nice and friendly. Love the small town atmosphere. My son attends Eastern Illinois University"
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  • Allana R.
    "I’ve lived in Charleston my entire life. It’s always been a good place to live. Everyone is always so friendly. It’s great community to raise a family. "
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  • Idfm96
    "I have lived in the same house my entire life. I can ride my bike anywhere I need to go. The library is amazing for kids stuff. There are also multiple parks within walking distance."
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  • Colton199575
    "it's okay I guess not many friendly people and there's flooding and possums on. top of that lots of stuff close down early"
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  • D a. C.
    "Charleston is a small college town. If you live in the "center city" it is easy to walk to all of the activities at Eastern Illinois Univ which is lots of fun. There is a lovely historic district bordering the campus to the north with lovely old homes of the Victorian/Edwardian era. Between EIU campus and the historic Square downtown is all historic district. Charleston is rich with Lincoln history and college vitality. It is a safe small town, nice for families as well as students and senior citizens. The person, "Terrie" who reviewed her housing and landlord problems did not review Charleston, nor did she say where her house is located. Every town has good and bad landlords and good and bad housing. Charleston is a college town and has both. For homeowners and permanent residents, as well as students, it can be a charming, midwestern town close to St. Louis, Champaign-Urbana and the Univ. of Illinois, Terre Haute and Indianapolis, IN but while being a one-two hour drive to big cities, it is a comfy, safe place to live. "
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Average Rent Trends in Charleston, IL

Rent in Charleston, IL varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Dec 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$700
Jul 2025$775
Aug 2025$775
Sep 2025$775
Oct 2025$785
Nov 2025$850
Dec 2025$895
Jan 2026$962
Feb 2026$785
Mar 2026$850
Apr 2026$900
May 2026$760
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$675$900$1,200$1,450$760
Townhomes$675$1,400——$1,400
Apartments and Condos$650$750$1,200—$750
Houses——$949$2,100$2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Charleston, IL

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Charleston, IL?
    The average rent of an apartment in Charleston, IL is $944 per month. This is about 51% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Charleston, IL?
    The average rent of a house in Charleston, IL is $2,100 per month. This is about 9% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Charleston, IL?
    The average rent of a townhome in Charleston, IL is $1,400 per month. This is about 27% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Charleston, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Charleston, IL was lowest in May 2025 when it was $695 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Charleston, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Charleston, IL was highest in Dec 2025 when it was $895 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Charleston, IL?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Charleston, IL is $675 per month. That is about $85 less than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Charleston, IL?
    There are 21 available rental listings in Charleston, IL.
  • What are some zip codes in Charleston, IL?
    Charleston, IL includes zip codes such as: 61920.
  • What are some cities near Charleston, IL?
    Some nearby cities include: Ashmore, Lerna, Westfield, Humboldt, Mattoon. These cities may have more rental options to explore.