Rent in Charleston, IL
A 2-bedroom in Charleston, IL (ZIP 61920) typically rents for about $865 a month, with a range of $865–$950. Owner-occupied homes in Coles County pay about 1.94% 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 | $684 | $662–$684 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $674 | $674–$742 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $865 | $865–$950 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $920 | $920–$1,231 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,047 | $1,047–$1,342 | 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).
Charleston ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Charleston, IL?
- About $865 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $865–$950. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Charleston, IL?
- About $674 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $674–$742. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Charleston, IL?
- About $920 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $920–$1,231. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Charleston, IL?
- About $684 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $662–$684. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Charleston, IL?
- About $1,047 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,047–$1,342. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Charleston, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Coles County pay a typical 1.94% 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 Charleston rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).