Rent in Metropolis, IL
A 2-bedroom in Metropolis, IL (ZIP 62960) typically rents for about $755 a month, with a range of $755–$993. Owner-occupied homes in Massac County pay about 1.40% 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 | $584 | $584–$706 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $535 | $535–$766 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $755 | $755–$993 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $887 | $887–$1,375 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,402 | $1,402 | 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).
Metropolis ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Metropolis, IL?
- About $755 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $755–$993. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Metropolis, IL?
- About $535 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $535–$766. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Metropolis, IL?
- About $887 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $887–$1,375. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Metropolis, IL?
- About $584 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $584–$706. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Metropolis, IL?
- About $1,402 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,402. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Metropolis, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Massac County pay a typical 1.40% 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 Metropolis rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).