Studio Apartment Rent in Rantoul, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rantoul, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $808 and +51% 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 | Dixon | $610 |
| 2 | Rantoul (this page) | $638 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Carbondale | $700 |
| 10 | Moline | $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 | Barrington | $2,190 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 9 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Rantoul.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rantoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 15.8 mi | $1,033 | +$395 (+62%) |
| Savoy, IL | 19.6 mi | $850 | +$212 (+33%) |
| Danville, IL | 37.8 mi | $690 | +$52 (+8%) |
| Charleston, IL | 55.2 mi | $640 | +$2 (0%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 57.3 mi | $770 | +$132 (+21%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 57.8 mi | $780 | +$142 (+22%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 63.7 mi | $960 | +$322 (+50%) |
| Decatur, IL | 67.2 mi | $760 | +$122 (+19%) |
| West Lafayette, IN | 81.2 mi | $830 | +$192 (+30%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 81.3 mi | $803 | +$165 (+26%) |
| Lowell, IN | 82.4 mi | $1,000 | +$362 (+57%) |
| Joliet, IL | 85.3 mi | $1,330 | +$692 (+108%) |
Studio rent in Rantoul — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rantoul?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rantoul, Illinois is $638 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $808.
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 $25,520 ($2,127/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rantoul expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rantoul's studio median of $638 is +51% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rantoul rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Rantoul ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rantoul?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Rantoul.