Rent in Cairo, IL
A 2-bedroom in Cairo, IL (ZIP 62914) typically rents for about $156 a month, with a range of $156–$1,012. Owner-occupied homes in Alexander County pay about 1.81% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $757 | $757 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $833 | $833 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $156 | $156–$1,012 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $670 | $670–$1,401 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,692 | $1,692 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Cairo ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Cairo, IL?
- About $156 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $156–$1,012. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Cairo, IL?
- About $833 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $833. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Cairo, IL?
- About $670 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $670–$1,401. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Cairo, IL?
- About $757 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $757. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Cairo, IL?
- About $1,692 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,692. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Cairo, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Alexander County pay a typical 1.81% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Cairo rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).