1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Mahomet, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mahomet, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,781 and +22% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Mahomet
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Mahomet
Compare Mahomet's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $530 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $770 |
| 10 | Marion | $780 |
| 11 | Normal | $790 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 3 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Mahomet.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Mahomet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,040 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Savoy, IL | 16.2 mi | $850 | $-240 (-22%) |
| Rantoul, IL | 19.6 mi | $830 | $-260 (-24%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 41.8 mi | $840 | $-250 (-23%) |
| Decatur, IL | 47.8 mi | $800 | $-290 (-27%) |
| Charleston, IL | 51.9 mi | $720 | $-370 (-34%) |
| Danville, IL | 54.4 mi | $770 | $-320 (-29%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 71.5 mi | $870 | $-220 (-20%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 77.4 mi | $1,070 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Ottawa, IL | 85.5 mi | $820 | $-270 (-25%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 87.5 mi | $770 | $-320 (-29%) |
| Springfield, IL | 88.7 mi | $890 | $-200 (-18%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Mahomet — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mahomet?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Mahomet, Illinois is $1,090 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,781.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Mahomet?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,600 ($3,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mahomet expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Mahomet's 1-bedroom median of $1,090 is +22% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mahomet rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Mahomet ranks #40 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Mahomet?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Champaign ($1,040), Savoy ($850), Rantoul ($830).