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Fairview Heights

Pop. 16,745·107th most expensive in Illinois·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,412/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$550
Rising (Monthly)
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Fairview Heights · $1,412
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,412/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$80,930/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fairview Heights's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,960
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,320/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,412 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,944/yr
At $1,412/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fairview Heights, IL is majority owner-occupied, 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,745
Median income
$80,930
Median age
41
Renters
30.4%
Age distribution
21.4%
19.6%
24.7%
14.9%
19.3%
Under 1821.4%
18–3419.6%
35–5424.7%
55–6414.9%
65+19.3%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
52%
27.7%
White52%
Black27.7%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian4%
Other9.4%
Education (25+)
23.8%
34.5%
34.7%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college34.5%
Bachelor's+34.7%
Housing tenure
69.6%
30.4%
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Fairview Heights, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,825 → $80,930
up 14.3%
Population
16,601 → 16,745
up 0.9%
Renter share
36.9% → 30.4%
-6.5 pts
Bachelor's+
33.1% → 34.7%
+1.6 pts
Median age
40.3 → 41
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Fairview Heights, IL now reports about $80,930, up from $70,825 in 2021. About 30.4% of households rent today, against 36.9% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Fairview Heights rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Fairview Heights, IL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Fairview Heights is $1,412/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,030/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,320/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,070/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($80,930/yr), Fairview Heights ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairview Heights an affordable city for renters?

Fairview Heights is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,412/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($80,930/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fairview Heights falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fairview Heights?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,412/mo in Fairview Heights. The local median household income is $80,930/yr, meaning the typical Fairview Heights household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fairview Heights?

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

How does Fairview Heights rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Fairview Heights is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #107 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,412/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fairview Heights?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fairview Heights ($1,412/mo): Belleville ($1,078/mo), Collinsville ($1,203/mo).

What percentage of Fairview Heights residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.4% of Fairview Heights households are renters, while 69.6% are owner-occupied. Fairview Heights leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fairview Heights rent compare to the national average?

Fairview Heights's median rent of $1,412/mo is $550 (28%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #107 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,412/mo, rent takes ~21% of Fairview Heights's median household income ($80,930/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fairview Heights 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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