What is the average apartment size in Belleville?

The average size for a Belleville, IL apartment is 934 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Belleville?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Belleville is $1,178 per month, a 6.04% increase from last years average of $1,111.

What is the average apartment size in Belleville?

The typical apartment in Belleville offers about 934 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Belleville, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Belleville?

The typical rent budget in Belleville ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 62% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Belleville?

In Belleville, 39% of households rent while 61% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Belleville is $1,178, a 6.04% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,111.

One-bedroom apartments provide 668 square feet for $967, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,253 offer 1,017 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,320 sq ft) for $1,455, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Belleville, IL

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,178	934 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$967	668 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,253	1,017 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,455	1,320 sq. ft.

Belleville, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Belleville, IL have increased by 6.04% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,111 to $1,178.

What's the typical rent budget in Belleville, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Belleville, IL (62%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Belleville, IL?

6,904 or 39% of the households in Belleville, IL are renter-occupied while 10,790 or 61% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Belleville, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Belleville City	$1,103

How Belleville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Belleville	$1,178
Chicago	$2,454
Oak Park	$2,266
Evanston	$2,598
Naperville	$2,093
Skokie	$2,149
Aurora	$1,876
Champaign	$1,685
Dekalb	$1,105
Peoria	$1,209
Lombard	$1,989
Saint Louis, MO	$1,390
Jennings, MO	$866
Clayton, MO	$2,441
Fairview Heights, IL	$1,366
Shrewsbury, MO	$1,248
Granite City, IL	$993

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Belleville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.