Average Rent in Springfield, IL
10 apartment buildings, 47 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,240/mo
market average
Cheapest
$600/mo
Whispering Pines Apartment Homes
Properties
10
tracked daily
Units
47
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Springfield, IL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Springfield, IL Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Whispering Pines Apartment Homes
2473 Ladley Ct, Springfield, IL 62703, USA
Meadow View Landing
2801 Montaluma Dr, Springfield, IL 62704, USA
The Boulevard Townhomes
2715 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704, USA
Huntington Ridge Apartments
4001 Treviso Dr, Springfield, IL 62703, USA
Capital City Property Management LLC
1501 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704, USA
Orchard Park
1516 Seven Pines Rd, Springfield, IL 62704, USA
Lincoln Tower Apartments
520 S 2nd St Suite 1400, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whispering Pines Apartment Homes 2473 Ladley Ct, Springfield, IL 62703, USA | $600 | $754 | $1.18 | 2.6 (74) | 6 |
| 2 | Meadow View Landing 2801 Montaluma Dr, Springfield, IL 62704, USA | $860 | $1,087 | $1.24 | 3.5 (17) | 3 |
| 3 | The Boulevard Townhomes 2715 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704, USA | $900 | $938 | $0.99 | 3.6 (42) | 2 |
| 4 | Huntington Ridge Apartments 4001 Treviso Dr, Springfield, IL 62703, USA | $920 | $1,096 | $1.25 | 3.5 (49) | 3 |
| 5 | Capital City Property Management LLC 1501 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704, USA | $1,050 | $1,219 | -- | 3.6 (143) | 4 |
| 6 | Orchard Park 1516 Seven Pines Rd, Springfield, IL 62704, USA | $1,050 | $1,244 | $1.27 | 4.4 (199) | 13 |
| 7 | Lincoln Tower Apartments 520 S 2nd St Suite 1400, Springfield, IL 62701, USA | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1.97 | 3.5 (63) | 3 |
Explore Each Property
Whispering Pines Apartment Homes
2.6 (74)2473 Ladley Ct, Springfield, IL 62703, USA
Meadow View Landing
3.5 (17)2801 Montaluma Dr, Springfield, IL 62704, USA
The Boulevard Townhomes
3.6 (42)2715 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704, USA
Huntington Ridge Apartments
3.5 (49)4001 Treviso Dr, Springfield, IL 62703, USA
Capital City Property Management LLC
3.6 (143)1501 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704, USA
Orchard Park
4.4 (199)1516 Seven Pines Rd, Springfield, IL 62704, USA
Springfield, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Springfield, IL is $1,240 per month, based on 47 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $600 at Whispering Pines Apartment Homes to $1,700 at Lincoln Square Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,091/mo | $600/mo | 17 |
| 2 Bed | $1,199/mo | $725/mo | 22 |
| 3 Bed | $1,671/mo | $1,373/mo | 8 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Springfield, IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Springfield, IL averages $1,091/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,199/mo. At the local median household income of $65,537, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Springfield, IL at $945/mo. The current tracked market average runs 31% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Springfield, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Springfield, IL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$50,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,240/mo.
Comfortable income
$60,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($600/mo), you need to earn at least $24,000/year.
Median household income in Springfield, IL is $65,537 , about 10% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Springfield, IL
Overall prices in Springfield, IL runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 90.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Springfield, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,240 |
| Utilities | $280 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $668 |
| Healthcare | $326 |
| Other goods and services | $522 |
| Estimated total | $3,539/mo |
Population
113,714
Median household income
$65,537
Census median rent
$945/mo
Rent as % of income
28.4%
Median age
40.7
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Illinois
How Springfield, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Springfield, IL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $3,112 | +151% | 25 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $2,112 | +70% | 12 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,222 | +79% | 11 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,413 | +14% | 10 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,310 | +6% | 10 |
| Waukegan, IL | $1,784 | +44% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Springfield, IL?
The average rent in Springfield, IL is $1,240 per month, based on 47 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Springfield, IL?
The lowest available rent in Springfield, IL starts at $600 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Springfield, IL?
1-bedroom apartments in Springfield, IL average $1,091/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $600/mo across 17 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Springfield, IL?
2-bedroom apartments in Springfield, IL average $1,199/mo. Units start from $725/mo across 22 units currently listed.
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