3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Carbondale, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Carbondale, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +76% higher than the citywide median of $749 and +38% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Carbondale
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Carbondale
Compare Carbondale's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $988 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,190 |
| 3 | Dixon | $1,210 |
| 4 | Macomb | $1,220 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,230 |
| 6 | Danville | $1,230 |
| 7 | Quincy | $1,230 |
| 8 | Swansea | $1,243 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 10 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 11 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 12 | Carbondale (this page) | $1,320 |
| 13 | Moline | $1,320 |
| 14 | Peoria | $1,340 |
| 15 | Urbana | $1,355 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $3,390 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 4 | Barrington | $3,390 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $3,250 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $3,200 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 9 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Carbondale.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Carbondale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin, IL | 13.4 mi | $1,560 | +$240 (+18%) |
| Marion, IL | 20.7 mi | $1,400 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Jackson, MO | 36.3 mi | $1,610 | +$290 (+22%) |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 37.6 mi | $1,390 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Paducah, KY | 59.8 mi | $1,270 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Shiloh, IL | 71.8 mi | $1,590 | +$270 (+20%) |
| O Fallon, IL | 76.8 mi | $1,860 | +$540 (+41%) |
| Swansea, IL | 76.8 mi | $1,243 | $-77 (-6%) |
| Belleville, IL | 77.5 mi | $1,447 | +$127 (+10%) |
| Troy, IL | 80.5 mi | $1,500 | +$180 (+14%) |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 80.7 mi | $1,710 | +$390 (+30%) |
| Collinsville, IL | 84.2 mi | $1,460 | +$140 (+11%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Carbondale — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Carbondale?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Carbondale, Illinois is $1,320 per month. This is +76% higher than the citywide median of $749.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Carbondale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,800 ($4,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Carbondale expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Carbondale's 3-bedroom median of $1,320 is +38% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Carbondale rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Carbondale ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Carbondale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Paducah ($1,270), Swansea ($1,243).