Studio Apartment Rent in Mahomet, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mahomet, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,781 and +16% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Mahomet
Compare Mahomet's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $464 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Decatur | $760 |
| 15 | Marion | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 3 | Barrington | $2,190 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 8 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Mahomet.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mahomet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,033 | $-47 (-4%) |
| Savoy, IL | 16.2 mi | $850 | $-230 (-21%) |
| Rantoul, IL | 19.6 mi | $820 | $-260 (-24%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 41.8 mi | $770 | $-310 (-29%) |
| Decatur, IL | 47.8 mi | $760 | $-320 (-30%) |
| Charleston, IL | 51.9 mi | $640 | $-440 (-41%) |
| Danville, IL | 54.4 mi | $690 | $-390 (-36%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 71.5 mi | $780 | $-300 (-28%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 77.4 mi | $960 | $-120 (-11%) |
| Ottawa, IL | 85.5 mi | $790 | $-290 (-27%) |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 87.5 mi | $700 | $-380 (-35%) |
| Springfield, IL | 88.7 mi | $750 | $-330 (-31%) |
Studio rent in Mahomet — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mahomet?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mahomet, Illinois is $1,080 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,781.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mahomet?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,200 ($3,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mahomet expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mahomet's studio median of $1,080 is +16% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mahomet rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Mahomet ranks #39 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mahomet?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Champaign ($1,033), Savoy ($850), Rantoul ($820).