What is the average apartment size in Edwardsville?

The average size for a Edwardsville, IL apartment is 1,066 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 Edwardsville?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Edwardsville is $1,786 per month, a 3.32% increase from last year’s average of $1,729.

What is the average apartment size in Edwardsville?

The typical apartment in Edwardsville offers about 1,066 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Edwardsville, IL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Edwardsville ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 32% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Edwardsville?

In Edwardsville, 31% of households rent while 69% 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 Edwardsville is $1,786, a 3.32% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,729.

One-bedroom apartments provide 694 square feet for $1,628, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,466 offer 1,049 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,176 sq ft) for $1,944, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Edwardsville, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,786	1,066 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,628	694 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,466	1,049 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,944	1,176 sq. ft.

Edwardsville, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Edwardsville, IL have increased by 3.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,729 to $1,786.

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

The largest share of rentals in Edwardsville, IL (32%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Edwardsville, IL?

2,994 or 31% of the households in Edwardsville, IL are renter-occupied while 6,646 or 69% are owner-occupied.

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How Edwardsville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Edwardsville	$1,786
Chicago	$2,461
Oak Park	$2,176
Evanston	$2,577
Rockford	$1,260
Aurora	$1,856
Naperville	$2,057
Skokie	$2,041
Dekalb	$1,082
Champaign	$1,655
Lombard	$1,986
Florissant, MO	$1,022
Jennings, MO	$836
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO	$810
Dellwood, MO	$854
East Saint Louis, IL	$998
Ferguson, MO	$886
Fairview Heights, IL	$1,403
Alton, IL	$1,022

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 Edwardsville 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.