4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rantoul, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Rantoul, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +52% higher than the citywide median of $853 and +48% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $935 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,250 |
| 3 | Quincy | $1,290 |
| 4 | Dixon | $1,300 |
| 5 | Rantoul (this page) | $1,300 |
| 6 | Charleston | $1,320 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $1,330 |
| 8 | Savoy | $1,340 |
| 9 | Danville | $1,360 |
| 10 | Urbana | $1,380 |
| 11 | Normal | $1,390 |
| 12 | Peoria | $1,407 |
| 13 | Bloomington | $1,450 |
| 14 | Macomb | $1,450 |
| 15 | Kankakee | $1,510 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,980 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $3,980 |
| 3 | Barrington | $3,980 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $3,820 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $3,820 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $3,760 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $3,685 |
| 8 | Naperville | $3,600 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $3,590 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $3,590 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $3,580 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $3,530 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $3,490 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than Rantoul.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Rantoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 15.8 mi | $1,633 | +$333 (+26%) |
| Mahomet, IL | 19.6 mi | $1,710 | +$410 (+32%) |
| Savoy, IL | 19.6 mi | $1,340 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Danville, IL | 37.8 mi | $1,360 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Charleston, IL | 55.2 mi | $1,320 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 57.3 mi | $1,450 | +$150 (+12%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 57.8 mi | $1,510 | +$210 (+16%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 63.7 mi | $1,860 | +$560 (+43%) |
| Decatur, IL | 67.2 mi | $1,550 | +$250 (+19%) |
| West Lafayette, IN | 81.2 mi | $1,750 | +$450 (+35%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 81.3 mi | $1,430 | +$130 (+10%) |
| Joliet, IL | 85.3 mi | $2,410 | +$1,110 (+85%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Rantoul — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Rantoul?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Rantoul, Illinois is $1,300 per month. This is +52% higher than the citywide median of $853.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Rantoul?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,000 ($4,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rantoul expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rantoul's 4+ bedroom median of $1,300 is +48% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rantoul rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Rantoul ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Rantoul?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than Rantoul.