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Average Rent in Springfield, IL

What is the average rent in Springfield, IL?

The average listed apartment rent in Springfield, IL is $1,373 per month, as of November 7, 2026. This sample includes 41 priced apartments in 9 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 5, 2026 through November 7, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

9 apartment buildings, 41 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$1,373/mo

median $1,285

+8.5% vs last month

Cheapest

$900/mo

The Boulevard Townhomes

Properties

9

tracked daily

Units

41

available now

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Rent Price Breakdown

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Average rent trend in Springfield, IL $1,150$1,233$1,317$1,400 AugSepOctNov

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Springfield, IL Rent Prices

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Springfield, IL Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Springfield, IL is $1,373 per month, based on 41 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $900 at The Boulevard Townhomes to $2,150 at St George Apartments.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
1 Bed $1,217/mo $959/mo 13
2 Bed $1,309/mo $900/mo 18
3 Bed $1,737/mo $1,290/mo 9

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Market Context

Who rents in Springfield, IL, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Springfield, IL averages $1,217/mo , with two-bedroom units averaging $1,309/mo. At the local median household income of $65,537, that works out to 25% 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 45% 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

$55,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,373/mo.

Comfortable income

$66,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($900/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.

Median household income in Springfield, IL is $65,537 , about 1% below 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) $1,373
Utilities $280
Groceries $503
Transportation $668
Healthcare $326
Other goods and services $522
Estimated total $3,672/mo

Population

113,714

Median household income

$65,537

Census median rent

$945/mo

Census rent burden

28.4%

Median age

40.7

Mean commute

18 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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.

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Nearby cities in Illinois

How Springfield, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Springfield, IL 30-Day Change Properties
Chicago, IL $2,995 +118% -0.8% 36
Aurora, IL $2,089 +52% +1.7% 15
Schaumburg, IL $2,447 +78% +106.5% 13
Naperville, IL $2,427 +77% +7.7% 12
Rockford, IL $1,330 -3% -2.4% 12
Evanston, IL $3,061 +123% -7.9% 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Springfield, IL?

The average listed apartment rent in Springfield, IL is $1,373 per month, as of November 7, 2026. This sample includes 41 priced apartments in 9 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What is the median rent in Springfield, IL?

The median asking rent in Springfield, IL is $1,285 per month, computed from 41 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,373/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Springfield, IL?

The lowest available rent in Springfield, IL starts at $900 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Springfield, IL?

1-bedroom apartments in Springfield, IL average $1,217/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $959/mo across 13 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Springfield, IL?

2-bedroom apartments in Springfield, IL average $1,309/mo. Units start from $900/mo across 18 units currently listed.

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