What is the average apartment size in Edwardsville?

The average size for a Edwardsville, IL apartment is 1,071 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 Edwardsville?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Edwardsville is $1,535 per month, a 5.95% decrease from last years average of $1,632.

What is the average apartment size in Edwardsville?

The typical apartment in Edwardsville offers about 1,071 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Edwardsville, IL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Edwardsville ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Edwardsville?

In Edwardsville, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 11, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Edwardsville is $1,535, a 5.95% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,632.

One-bedroom apartments provide 662 square feet for $1,392, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,209 offer 1,039 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,174 sq ft) for $1,848, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Edwardsville, IL

Last updated: April 11, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,535	1,071 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,392	662 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,209	1,039 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,848	1,174 sq. ft.

Edwardsville, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Edwardsville, IL have decreased by 5.95% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,632 to $1,535.

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

The largest share of rentals in Edwardsville, IL (45%) 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 Edwardsville, IL?

3,281 or 33% of the households in Edwardsville, IL are renter-occupied while 6,547 or 67% are owner-occupied.

How Edwardsville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Edwardsville	$1,535
Chicago	$2,471
Oak Park	$2,279
Evanston	$2,587
Naperville	$2,079
Skokie	$2,062
Aurora	$1,854
Champaign	$1,746
Dekalb	$1,158
Peoria	$1,302
Lombard	$2,036
Godfrey, IL	$949
Florissant, MO	$1,043
Jennings, MO	$869
Dellwood, MO	$866
Ferguson, MO	$916
Fairview Heights, IL	$1,355
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO	$903
Alton, IL	$1,044
Granite City, IL	$964

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 Edwardsville 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.