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Rent Prices in Marion County, IL
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $794/mo
- Illinois $1,274/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $800/mo
- Illinois $1,284/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 42.6%
- Illinois 47.9%
- Renter households
- 3,932
- Illinois 1,657,539
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $504/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $573/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $800/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $908/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,406/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $1,492/mo |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income1,48742.6%
- Pay 50% or more of income77222.1%
The median renter household spends 27.1% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Marion County, IL
2 bedrooms: $930/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County, IL | $794/mo | $573/mo | $800/mo | $908/mo | 42.6% |
| Illinois | $1,274/mo | $1,121/mo | $1,284/mo | $1,480/mo | 47.9% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Cities and towns in Marion County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia | $765/mo | $516/mo | $857/mo | $863/mo | 47.6% |
| Salem | $774/mo | $445/mo | $775/mo | $991/mo | 39.3% |
| Central City | $840/mo | Not reported | $791/mo | $911/mo | 61.1% |
| Sandoval | $682/mo | $280/mo | $693/mo | $1,102/mo | 56.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Marion County, IL?
- The median gross rent in Marion County, IL is $794 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $800/mo.
- How does Marion County compare with Illinois?
- The median rent in Marion County is $794/mo, compared with $1,274/mo for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates