Rent in Downs, IL
A 2-bedroom in Downs, IL (ZIP 61736) typically rents for about $968 a month, with a range of $968–$1,287. Owner-occupied homes in McLean County pay about 2.17% 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 | $941 | $941 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $996 | $996 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $968 | $968–$1,287 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,088 | $1,088–$1,685 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,691 | $1,691 | 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).
Downs ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Downs, IL?
- About $968 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $968–$1,287. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Downs, IL?
- About $996 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $996. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Downs, IL?
- About $1,088 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,088–$1,685. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Downs, IL?
- About $941 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $941. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Downs, IL?
- About $1,691 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,691. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Downs, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in McLean County pay a typical 2.17% 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 Downs rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).