Rent by ZIP code in Springfield
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62711 | Sangamon County | $2,039 | +69% |
| 62702 | Sangamon County | $1,207 | 0% |
| 62703 | Sangamon County | $1,192 | -1% |
Rent by bedroom count in Springfield
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Sangamon County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Sangamon County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,200 to $1,550 depending on the Springfield ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $861 | +3.9% |
| 1 bedroom | $977 | +0.7% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,237 | +2.8% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,631 | +1.2% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,728 | +2.7% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Springfield?
Typical rent across Sangamon County is $1,220 as of September 2026. That is up 3.9% from a year earlier and up 36.6% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Sangamon County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $916 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | $984 | +7.3% |
| 2023 | $1,058 | +7.6% |
| 2024 | $1,124 | +6.2% |
| 2025 | $1,185 | +5.5% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,220 | +3.0% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Springfield rent questions
- What is the average rent in Springfield, IL?
- Typical asking rent in Springfield is $1,207 a month as of September 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,192 to $2,039.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Springfield?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Sangamon County is $1,237 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $977 and a three bedroom is $1,631. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Springfield?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Sangamon County is $1,220 as of September 2026, up 3.9% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Springfield?
- ZIP 62703 has the lowest typical asking rent in Springfield at $1,192 a month, compared with $1,207 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Springfield?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Springfield rent of $1,207, that is about $3,621 a month, or $43,452 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Springfield sits in the Springfield, IL metro area.