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Cahokia

·107th most expensive in Illinois·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,375/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$587
Rising (Monthly)
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Cahokia · $1,375
More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,375/mo, rent takes about 23% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$55,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Cahokia's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$940
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,780
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,200/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,375 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$16,500/yr
At $1,375/mo median
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Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Cahokia is $1,375/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,200/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $970/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,550/mo.

At 23% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Cahokia ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Cahokia an affordable city for renters?

Cahokia is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,375/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cahokia falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Cahokia?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,375/mo in Cahokia.

Is rent going up or down in Cahokia?

Rent in Cahokia has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Cahokia rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Cahokia is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #107 out of 140 tracked cities at $1,375/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cahokia?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Cahokia ($1,375/mo): Granite City ($1,011/mo), Belleville ($1,078/mo), Maplewood ($1,272/mo).

How does Cahokia rent compare to the national average?

Cahokia's median rent of $1,375/mo is $587 (30%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #107 out of 140 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,375/mo, rent takes ~23% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Cahokia 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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