Average Rent in Springfield, IL

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Current Versus Historical Springfield, IL Rents

Springfield rentals average $963 for a 2-bedroom rental to $1,200 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,100, or roughly $13 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $38 (-5.17%) year-over-year from $725 to $688. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $129 (-14.27%) year-over-year from $904 to $775. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $172 (16.30%) year-over-year from $1,053 to $1,225. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-12.66%) year-over-year from $1,317 to $1,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-4.95%) year-over-year from $1,683 to $1,600. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.93% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR $12.41 $1,225 $1,053 (16.30%) $918 (33.44%)
3 BR $16.53 $1,150 $1,317 (-12.66%) $1,292 (-10.97%)

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Frequently Asked Questions - Springfield Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Springfield, IL?
The average monthly rental price for Springfield, IL apartments for rent is approximately $1,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Springfield, IL rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Springfield, IL.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Springfield, IL?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $963 and an average price per square feet of $12.41. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Springfield.
How have rent prices in Springfield, IL changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Springfield, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Springfield, IL?
A reasonable rent price in Springfield, IL is around $880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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