What is the average apartment size in Carbondale?

The average size for a Carbondale, IL apartment is 823 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Carbondale?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Carbondale is $1,043 per month, a 0.11% increase from last year’s average of $1,041.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Carbondale?

In Carbondale, studios rent for $466 per month, one-bedroom units average $787 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,104 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,421 per month

What is the average apartment size in Carbondale?

The typical apartment in Carbondale offers about 823 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Carbondale?

Studio apartments in Carbondale average 323 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 603 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 951 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,119 sq. ft.

Carbondale, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Carbondale?

The typical rent budget in Carbondale ranges from to per month, with 62% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Carbondale?

In Carbondale, 73% of households rent while 27% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Carbondale is $1,043, a 0.11% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,041.

Studio Apartments at $466 offer the most budget-friendly option with 323 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 603 square feet for $787, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,104 offer 951 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,119 sq ft) for $1,421, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Carbondale, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,043	823 sq. ft.
Studio	$466	323 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$787	603 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,104	951 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,421	1,119 sq. ft.

Carbondale, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Carbondale, IL have increased by 0.11% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,041 to $1,043.

What's the typical rent budget in Carbondale, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Carbondale, IL (62%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Carbondale, IL?

7,231 or 73% of the households in Carbondale, IL are renter-occupied while 2,633 or 27% are owner-occupied.

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How Carbondale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Carbondale	$1,043
Skokie	$2,041
Naperville	$2,057
Chicago	$2,461
Aurora	$1,856
Evanston	$2,577
Oak Park	$2,176
Rockford	$1,260

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Carbondale apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.