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Granite City

Pop. 26,549·131st most expensive in Illinois·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,013/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$952
Stable (Monthly)
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Granite City · $1,013
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,013/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$41,000/yr
Local median income
$59,205/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Granite City's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$840
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$1,090/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,156/yr
At $1,013/mo median
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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 (+0.0% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Granite City, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,549
Median income
$59,205
Median age
40.4
Renters
27.4%
Age distribution
22%
19.1%
26.1%
13.4%
19.4%
Under 1822%
18–3419.1%
35–5426.1%
55–6413.4%
65+19.4%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
77.1%
White77.1%
Black9.2%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian1.3%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
36%
37%
15.6%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma36%
Some college37%
Bachelor's+15.6%
Housing tenure
72.6%
27.4%
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Granite City, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,757 → $59,205
up 10.1%
Population
27,336 → 26,549
down 2.9%
Renter share
33.1% → 27.4%
-5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
14.2% → 15.6%
+1.4 pts
Median age
39 → 40.4
+1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Granite City, IL now reports about $59,205, up from $53,757 in 2021. Census counts show Granite City, IL losing about 787 residents over the five-year window, down 2.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 33.1% to 27.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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By apartment size

Granite City rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Granite City, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Granite City is $1,013/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $880/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,410/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($59,205/yr), Granite City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Granite City an affordable city for renters?

Granite City is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,013/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($59,205/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Granite City falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Granite City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,013/mo in Granite City. The local median household income is $59,205/yr, meaning the typical Granite City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Granite City?

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

How does Granite City rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Granite City is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #131 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,013/mo.

What percentage of Granite City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.4% of Granite City households are renters, while 72.6% are owner-occupied. Granite City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Granite City rent compare to the national average?

Granite City's median rent of $1,013/mo is $952 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #131 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,013/mo, rent takes ~21% of Granite City's median household income ($59,205/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Granite City 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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