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Charleston, IL Home Values and Rents
The typical home value in Charleston is $165,733, 458th highest of 696 cities and towns in Illinois. Median rent is $762 a month.
- Typical home value
- $165,733
- 458th of 696 in IL
- Median rent
- $762/mo
- Zillow observed rent
- Price change, 1 year
- +5.1%
- Sep 2026
- Homeownership
- 48.0%
- IL: 67.1%
Typical home value in Charleston
Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier
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| Period | Charleston |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $165,733 |
| Dec 2025 | $161,713 |
| Dec 2024 | $150,101 |
| Dec 2023 | $142,443 |
| Dec 2022 | $133,358 |
| Dec 2021 | $127,865 |
| Dec 2020 | $120,287 |
| Dec 2019 | $114,537 |
| Dec 2018 | $105,363 |
| Dec 2017 | $104,535 |
| Dec 2016 | $106,999 |
| Dec 2015 | $107,230 |
| Dec 2014 | $107,866 |
| Dec 2013 | $108,531 |
| Dec 2012 | $105,874 |
Over five years, Charleston prices changed +31.5%.
Source: Zillow Research · Last updated 09/01/2026
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Home values by ZIP code
Median home value and rent (ACS 2020-2024); price changes from the FHFA annual ZIP index
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| # | ZIP code | Median value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61920 | $149,200 | $812 | -0.3% | +45.9% |
Fair Market Rents, FY2027
HUD rent standard for Coles County, IL
| Unit size | Monthly rent | vs FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $662 | -0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | $742 | -2.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | $950 | -1.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,231 | -2.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,342 | -0.4% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical home value in Charleston, IL?
- The typical home value in Charleston is $165,733 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The Illinois median is $263,300.
- How much is rent in Charleston?
- The median rent in Charleston is $762 a month (Zillow Observed Rent Index). HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $950.
- Are home prices going up in Charleston?
- The typical home value in Charleston changed +5.1% over one year and +31.5% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
- How does Charleston compare with the rest of Illinois?
- Charleston has the 458th highest median home value of 696 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in Illinois.
- Which ZIP code in Charleston has the highest home values?
- ZIP code 61920 has the highest median home value at $149,200.