Studio Apartment Rent in Rantoul, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rantoul, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $921 and +36% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rantoul
Compare Rantoul's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $447 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Pekin | $660 |
| 6 | East Peoria | $670 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Peoria Heights | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Washington | $750 |
| 15 | Decatur | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,190 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $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 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $1,910 |
| 15 | Geneva | $1,900 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rantoul.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rantoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 15.8 mi | $1,033 | +$213 (+26%) |
| Savoy, IL | 19.6 mi | $850 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Danville, IL | 37.8 mi | $690 | $-130 (-16%) |
| Charleston, IL | 55.2 mi | $640 | $-180 (-22%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 57.3 mi | $770 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 57.8 mi | $780 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Bradley, IL | 61 mi | $890 | +$70 (+9%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 63.7 mi | $960 | +$140 (+17%) |
| Decatur, IL | 67.2 mi | $760 | $-60 (-7%) |
| West Lafayette, IN | 81.2 mi | $830 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 81.3 mi | $803 | $-17 (-2%) |
| Lowell, IN | 82.4 mi | $1,000 | +$180 (+22%) |
Studio rent in Rantoul — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rantoul?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rantoul, Illinois is $820 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $921.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rantoul?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,800 ($2,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rantoul expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rantoul's studio median of $820 is +36% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rantoul rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Rantoul ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rantoul?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Danville ($690), Charleston ($640), Bloomington ($770).