2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rantoul, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Rantoul, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +6% higher than the citywide median of $921 and +41% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Rantoul
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rantoul
Compare Rantoul's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $645 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | East Peoria | $940 |
| 6 | Quincy | $950 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $980 |
| 8 | Rantoul (this page) | $980 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 10 | Decatur | $995 |
| 11 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 12 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 13 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 14 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 15 | Marion | $1,020 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,640 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,300 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Rantoul.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Rantoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 15.8 mi | $1,233 | +$253 (+26%) |
| Savoy, IL | 19.6 mi | $1,010 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Danville, IL | 37.8 mi | $1,010 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Charleston, IL | 55.2 mi | $930 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 57.3 mi | $1,085 | +$105 (+11%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 57.8 mi | $1,140 | +$160 (+16%) |
| Bradley, IL | 61 mi | $1,300 | +$320 (+33%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 63.7 mi | $1,400 | +$420 (+43%) |
| Decatur, IL | 67.2 mi | $995 | +$15 (+2%) |
| West Lafayette, IN | 81.2 mi | $1,160 | +$180 (+18%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 81.3 mi | $1,023 | +$43 (+4%) |
| Lowell, IN | 82.4 mi | $1,390 | +$410 (+42%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Rantoul — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Rantoul?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Rantoul, Illinois is $980 per month. This is +6% higher than the citywide median of $921.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Rantoul?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,200 ($3,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rantoul expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rantoul's 2-bedroom median of $980 is +41% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rantoul rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Rantoul ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Rantoul?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Charleston ($930).