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Apartments in Charleston

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Eastern Estates
504 & 505 N Division St Charleston, IL
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,100
Prime Location, Large 5 Bedroom House
1203 3rd St Charleston, IL
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$40
913 C St
Charleston, IL
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$690 - 735
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530 Reynolds Drive #137 Charleston, IL
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,349
1800 12th St
Charleston, IL
4 BR | Available Now
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$660 - 750
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706 Lincoln Ave
Charleston, IL
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2302 Bostic Dr
Charleston, IL
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston?

Charleston Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $660 $550 - $700
1BR $590 $550 - $750
2BR $730 $600 - $900
3BR $820 $690 - $1,040
4+BR $1,300 $930 - $1,350
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Charleston, IL on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 517 apartments available in Charleston.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Charleston, IL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Charleston is around $660 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Charleston, IL?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Charleston is around $590 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Charleston, IL?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Charleston is around $730 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Charleston, IL?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Charleston, the average rent price is $730 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Charleston, IL?

Based on average rent prices in Charleston, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $26,000 to live comfortably.

Find a Charleston Apartment

Charleston is a small city in Illinois that was once home to a member of one of the most important families in American History. Abraham Lincoln's father lived just south of the city in the early 1800s, and the future president himself was a frequent visitor. The site where Thomas Lincoln lived is now a historic site.

The most important business in the area is Eastern Illinois University. The 12000 students that attend account for more than half of the full-time population of the city, and with 2000 employees, it is the most important employer as well. The University has produced several illustrious graduates, including the actor John Malkovich, and Dallas Cowboy's quarterback, Tony Romo.

When to Search

The key to when to apartment hunt in Charleston depends on why you're moving to town. If living anywhere in the city is an option, then you only need six weeks or so to find a place. If you're looking for a place with easy access to the University though, looking in April or May is your best option.

Staying in the Know

Charleston is a small enough town that you are only going to get so many chances to find an apartment. Make sure you treat every meeting, email and phone call with prospective landlords seriously. It may be your best and only chance to find an apartment.

Life in Charleston

Transportation

Public transportation is not available in Charleston. This limits your options. If you plan on staying close to home, you can commute around the city itself and to the university and back fairly easily on a bicycle. If you foresee needing to visit surrounding communities like Mattoon however, bringing a car is a better option.

Where to play

A Panther's game at the University is the quickest way to see the pride that this small town takes in it's school. If you head downtown, you'll be treated to century old architecture and restaurants that feature local flavors. Lake Charleston is a wonderful place to relax with friends and to get to know some of the other locals.

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Mattoon, IL

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Charleston:
January Rent Report

Welcome to the January 2025 Charleston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the January 2025 key findings and figures for the Charleston rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Charleston and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Charleston average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Charleston Rent Prices Decrease From December to January

Charleston rent prices decreased over the last month. From December to January, the city experienced a 0.0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Charleston one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $641.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from December to January, Charleston experienced a 10.32% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Charleston two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $684.0.

January Prices: Charleston vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Charleston and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Charleston over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Charleston suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Charleston suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Charleston suburbs.

January 2025 Pricing Trends: Charleston vs. National Comparisons

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Median Rent

Charleston Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Charleston over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Charleston average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Charleston one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Charleston and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Charleston and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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