How much does it cost to rent in Edwardsville, IL?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Edwardsville, IL is $1,525. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Edwardsville cheaper than other Illinois cities?

Edwardsville is among the more affordable cities in Illinois, ranking #96 out of 142 cities at $1,525/mo.

When was Edwardsville rent data last updated?

Edwardsville rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · IL

Edwardsville

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Pop. 26,474·96th most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Edwardsville, IL

Median rent (all units)

$1,525/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.2%

Month-over-Month

-0.2%

vs US Median

-$440

Stable (Monthly)

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Edwardsville · $1,525

More affordable than 74% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

57/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Edwardsville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,525/mo

Expected by trend

$1,580/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Edwardsville's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,020

1 BR

$1,050

2 BR

$1,300

3 BR

$1,680

4 BR+

$1,930

Research median

$1,300/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

$18,300/yr

At $1,525/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Edwardsville, IL is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,474

Median income

$86,721

Median age

31.8

Renters

33.4%

Age distribution

18.2%

34.7%

23.7%

12.5%

Under 1818.2%

18–3434.7%

35–5423.7%

55–6411%

65+12.5%

Gender

46.5%

53.5%

Male46.5%

Female53.5%

Race & ethnicity

84.6%

White84.6%

Black7.5%

Hispanic3.5%

Asian1.6%

Other2.7%

Education (25+)

18.5%

25.8%

52.6%

No HS diploma3.1%

HS diploma18.5%

Some college25.8%

Bachelor's+52.6%

Housing tenure

66.6%

33.4%

Owner66.6%

Renter33.4%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Edwardsville, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,301 → $1,525

up 17.2%

Income

$78,298 → $86,721

up 10.8%

Population

25,236 → 26,474

up 4.9%

Renter share

35% → 33.4%

-1.6 pts

Bachelor's+

55.5% → 52.6%

-2.9 pts

Median age

28.7 → 31.8

+3.1 yrs

Rent in Edwardsville, IL has climbed 17.2% since 2023, going from about $1,301 per month to roughly $1,525 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $78,298 in 2021 to $86,721 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.4 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 25,236 to 26,474 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.9% change. About 33.4% of households rent today, against 35% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 55.5% to 52.6%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Edwardsville, IL market of 2023.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Edwardsville on your salary?

At $1,525/mo, how Edwardsville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $96,370/yr · Rent = 19% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $68,422/yr · Rent = 26.7% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $78,815/yr · Rent = 23.2% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $140,872/yr · Rent = 13% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $179,999/yr · Rent = 10.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $64,066/yr · Rent = 28.6% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $57,844/yr · Rent = 31.6% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $71,298/yr · Rent = 25.7% income

affordable

By apartment size

Edwardsville rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Edwardsville, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Edwardsville is $1,525/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,020/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,300/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,050/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,680/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($86,721/yr), Edwardsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Edwardsville an affordable city for renters?

Edwardsville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,525/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($86,721/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Edwardsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Edwardsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,525/mo in Edwardsville. The local median household income is $86,721/yr, meaning the typical Edwardsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Edwardsville?

Rent in Edwardsville has increased 1.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Edwardsville rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Edwardsville is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #96 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,525/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Edwardsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Edwardsville ($1,525/mo): East Alton ($850/mo), Wood River ($1,000/mo), Bethalto ($1,117/mo).

What percentage of Edwardsville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.4% of Edwardsville households are renters, while 66.6% are owner-occupied. Edwardsville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Edwardsville rent compare to the national average?

Edwardsville's median rent of $1,525/mo is $440 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #96 out of 142 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

21%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,525/mo, rent takes ~21% of Edwardsville's median household income ($86,721/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Edwardsville 21%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.95%

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