3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Mahomet, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Mahomet, Illinois as of June 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $1,906 and +21% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pekin | $1,190 |
| 2 | Dixon | $1,210 |
| 3 | East Peoria | $1,220 |
| 4 | Charleston | $1,230 |
| 5 | Danville | $1,230 |
| 6 | Quincy | $1,230 |
| 7 | Swansea | $1,243 |
| 8 | Peoria Heights | $1,270 |
| 9 | Rantoul | $1,270 |
| 10 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 11 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 12 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 13 | Carbondale | $1,320 |
| 14 | Moline | $1,320 |
| 15 | Peoria | $1,340 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $3,390 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 4 | Barrington | $3,390 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $3,250 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $3,200 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 9 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Mahomet.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Mahomet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,607 | $-73 (-4%) |
| Savoy, IL | 16.2 mi | $1,310 | $-370 (-22%) |
| Rantoul, IL | 19.6 mi | $1,270 | $-410 (-24%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 41.8 mi | $1,450 | $-230 (-14%) |
| Decatur, IL | 47.8 mi | $1,310 | $-370 (-22%) |
| Charleston, IL | 51.9 mi | $1,230 | $-450 (-27%) |
| Danville, IL | 54.4 mi | $1,230 | $-450 (-27%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 71.5 mi | $1,510 | $-170 (-10%) |
| Washington, IL | 76.6 mi | $1,360 | $-320 (-19%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 77.4 mi | $1,850 | +$170 (+10%) |
| East Peoria, IL | 84.2 mi | $1,220 | $-460 (-27%) |
| Ottawa, IL | 85.5 mi | $1,450 | $-230 (-14%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Mahomet — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Mahomet?
As of June 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Mahomet, Illinois is $1,680 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $1,906.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Mahomet?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $67,200 ($5,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mahomet expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Mahomet's 3-bedroom median of $1,680 is +21% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 26th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mahomet rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Mahomet ranks #37 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Mahomet?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Champaign ($1,607), Savoy ($1,310), Rantoul ($1,270).