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Belleville

Pop. 41,370·129th most expensive in Illinois·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,048/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$917
Falling (Monthly)
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Belleville · $1,048
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Belleville's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,048/mo
Expected by trend
$1,040/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$873
1 BR
$907
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,447
4 BR+
$1,673
Research median
$1,120/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,576/yr
At $1,048/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Belleville, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 28% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,370
Median income
$63,535
Median age
39.1
Renters
39.9%
Age distribution
22.6%
20.3%
28.4%
12.4%
16.4%
Under 1822.6%
18–3420.3%
35–5428.4%
55–6412.4%
65+16.4%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
57%
32.6%
White57%
Black32.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian1.1%
Other6.5%
Education (25+)
28.5%
38.4%
28%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma28.5%
Some college38.4%
Bachelor's+28%
Housing tenure
60.1%
39.9%
Owner60.1%
Renter39.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Belleville, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$724 → $1,048
up 44.8%
Income
$56,404 → $63,535
up 12.6%
Population
42,463 → 41,370
down 2.6%
Renter share
39.5% → 39.9%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
26.6% → 28%
+1.4 pts
Median age
37.6 → 39.1
+1.5 yrs

Rent in Belleville, IL has increased 44.8% since 2021, going from about $724 per month to roughly $1,048 today. Household income in the area moved from $56,404 to $63,535 across the same window, up 12.6% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 32.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 42,463 to 41,370 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Belleville, IL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Belleville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Belleville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Belleville, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Belleville is $1,048/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $873/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,120/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $907/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,447/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($63,535/yr), Belleville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Belleville an affordable city for renters?

Belleville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,048/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($63,535/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Belleville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Belleville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,048/mo in Belleville. The local median household income is $63,535/yr, meaning the typical Belleville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Belleville?

Rent in Belleville has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Belleville neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Belleville are 62220 ($1,120/mo), 62226 ($1,219/mo), and 62223 ($1,274/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Belleville is $1,048/mo.

How does Belleville rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Belleville is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #129 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,048/mo.

What percentage of Belleville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.9% of Belleville households are renters, while 60.1% are owner-occupied. Belleville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Belleville rent compare to the national average?

Belleville's median rent of $1,048/mo is $917 (47%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #129 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,048/mo, rent takes ~20% of Belleville's median household income ($63,535/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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