Rent in Galena, IL
A 2-bedroom in Galena, IL (ZIP 61036) typically rents for about $893 a month, with a range of $893–$959. Owner-occupied homes in Jo Daviess County pay about 1.72% 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 | $668 | $668 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $735 | $735–$783 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $893 | $893–$959 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,357 | $1,328–$1,357 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,336 | $1,336 | 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).
Galena ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Galena, IL?
- About $893 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $893–$959. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Galena, IL?
- About $735 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $735–$783. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Galena, IL?
- About $1,357 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,328–$1,357. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Galena, IL?
- About $668 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $668. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Galena, IL?
- About $1,336 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,336. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Galena, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jo Daviess County pay a typical 1.72% 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 Galena rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).