Rent in Carbondale, IL
Across Carbondale's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $853 a month, with figures from $832–$930. The highest typical rent is in 62902 ($923) and the lowest in 62901 ($832). Owner-occupied homes in Jackson County pay about 1.84% 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 | $572 | $563–$648 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $761 | $636–$950 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $853 | $832–$930 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,212 | $1,142–$1,212 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,254 | $692–$1,254 | 3 |
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).
Carbondale ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Carbondale, IL?
- About $853 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $832–$930. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Carbondale, IL?
- About $761 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $636–$950. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Carbondale, IL?
- About $1,212 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,142–$1,212. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Carbondale, IL?
- About $572 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $563–$648. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Carbondale, IL?
- About $1,254 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $692–$1,254. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Carbondale ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 62902 has the highest typical rent at $923 a month, and 62901 the lowest at $832.
- What is the property tax rate in Carbondale, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jackson County pay a typical 1.84% 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 Carbondale rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).