Average Rent in Miller City, IL (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Miller City, IL is $720/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents have changed +2.9% year over year. Rents range from $720 to $720.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$720/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 1 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↑ +2.9%
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in Miller City, IL is $720/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 1 ZIP codes. Rents have increased 2.9% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Miller City is 40% below the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in Miller City, IL ranges from $720 to $720 across 1 ZIP codes.
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a fair rent increase in Miller City, IL is approximately 2.9% for 2026. An increase above 2.9% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Key Facts
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated October 2025.
Market trend data is limited for this area. The analysis below uses federal rent benchmarks.
How much is rent in Miller City, IL?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Miller City, IL is $720/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents across Miller City are relatively uniform, clustering around $720/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $28,800/year.
Is rent going up in Miller City?
Rents in Miller City have increased 2.9% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This suggests a relatively stable rental market.
What is a fair rent increase in Miller City?
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a rent increase around 2.9% is in line with the Miller City market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
What Should Rent Cost in Miller City?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in Miller City typically rents for $680 – $845.
Rents above $972 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Miller City typically rents for $720 – $894.
Rents above $1,028 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Miller City typically rents for $920 – $1,098.
Rents above $1,263 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Miller City typically rents for $1,250 – $1,527.
Rents above $1,756 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Miller City typically rents for $1,490 – $1,842.
Rents above $2,118 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Miller City
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$680
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$720
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$920
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$1,250
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$1,490
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Miller City
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
HUD publishes a single Fair Market Rent for the entire Cape Girardeau, MO-IL MSA metro area. For zip-level variation, the tool uses additional data sources including real-time comparable listings and local market indices.
All zip codes in Miller City share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($720 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
How Does Miller City Compare?
Questions about rent in Miller City
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Miller City, IL?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Miller City, IL is $720/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 1 ZIP codes in the city. This is 40% below the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $720 to $720 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in Miller City?
A rent increase up to about 2.9% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Miller City. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals. The current average 1-BR rent is $720/month.
Are rents going up or down in Miller City?
Rents in Miller City have increased 2.9% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This reflects local market conditions across 1 ZIP codes in the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL MSA area.
How much do rents vary across Miller City?
1-bedroom rents across Miller City range from $720 to $720 on this page, a $0/month spread. This shows that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in housing stock and demand.
Can my landlord raise my rent in Miller City?
We could not identify a city-specific rent cap for Miller City. Landlords must still follow applicable state and local notice rules before raising rent at lease renewal. Requirements vary — check your state's landlord-tenant statute for specifics on notice periods and timing.
How much should I spend on rent in Miller City?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Miller City at $720/month, a household would need approximately $28,800/year in gross income to afford this comfortably. Many renters in high-cost areas spend above this threshold — our free tool can help you assess whether your specific rent is fair for your ZIP code.
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