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Rents in Springfield are $42 below the Sangamon County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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700 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704
Real Property Management Division, part of the Real Property Management franchise, manages single-family homes and multi-unit residential properties in Central Illinois from Springfield, with tenant screening, leasing, maintenance and financial reporting.
In their words: “Based in Central Illinois, we proudly serve the surrounding areas and offer a range of services, from tenant screening and leasing to maintenance and financial reporting.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention an honest, dependable manager, clear communication and clean, well-prepared homes.
1020 W Jefferson St Ste A, Springfield, IL 62702
The Orchid Group is a full-service real estate firm in Springfield offering property management, brokerage and investment services for local owners and out-of-town investors.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive, easy-to-work-with landlords and well-maintained rentals.
Serves the Springfield area · no public office address, so no map pin
J & R Property management and maintenance serves the Springfield area, offering property management and maintenance services to rental property owners.
Serves the Springfield area · no public office address, so no map pin
Marriott Properties serves the Springfield area, offering property management for single-family, multi-family and commercial properties along with residential sales and commercial leasing and sales.
In their words: “All rights reserved Marriott Real Estate Services & Property Management Springfield, IL”
2501 Chatham Rd Ste 4887, Springfield, IL 62704
Zulu Bravo Holdings is a company with an office in Springfield, Illinois, offering residential leasing and property management for single-family homes and apartments.
842 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62704
Kennedy Schempp Properties manages single-family homes, duplexes and apartments in Springfield, Chatham and Rochester, handling tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance and leasing from its Springfield office.
In their words: “We also provide professional management services for our property owner clients.”
Core 3 is a third-party property management company established in 2011 in Springfield, managing apartments and houses across Central Illinois, including Bloomington and Peoria, with tenant screening, leasing, rent collection and maintenance.
1501 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704
Capital City Property Management, founded in 2017, is locally owned and manages single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, condos, townhomes and HOAs in Springfield, Jacksonville, Sherman, Lincoln, Auburn and Chatham.
In their words: “We are locally owned and operated, managing properties in Springfield, Jacksonville, Sherman, lincoln, Auburn, Chatham and surrounding areas.”
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Rents in Springfield are $42 below the Sangamon County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$47 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Springfield's typical asking rent is $42 (3.4%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, April and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 9 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $1,178 | +4.2% | 8 |
| Normal | $1,390 | +3.9% | 3 |
| Peoria | $1,240 | +3.9% | 13 |
| Champaign | $1,466 | +5.2% | 7 |
| Urbana | $1,348 | 3 | |
| Moline | $1,090 | +2.7% | 3 |
| Carbondale | $673 | +4.8% | 4 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Springfield, IL MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Zillow's typical asking rent in Springfield is $1,178 (September 2026); +4.2% over the past year and +36.5% over five years. About 35.7% of homes in Springfield are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 11.7% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 8 property management companies in Springfield, IL: 6 with an office in the city and 2 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Springfield was $1,178 a month in September 2026, +4.2% on a year earlier.
Over the 9 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, April and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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