Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charleston, IL

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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 $907 per month. This is about 53% 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 $949 per month. This is about 51% lower 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 27 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.