Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Mattoon, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Mattoon

$682/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mattoon is $682 per month as of September 2026. This is 64% below the national average rent, or $1,218 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mattoon

7

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mattoon rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Mattoon, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Mattoon, IL

Average rent prices in Mattoon have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Mattoon, IL

Rent prices in Mattoon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mattoon is $682, whereas a house costs $1,027. 1-bedroom apartments in Mattoon run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $799.

Listings

Studio

$664

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$467

2%

28%

2 bedroom

$635

21%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$664

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$467

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$635

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mattoon, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Mattoon, IL

616 S 6th St / 520 Marion Ave, Mattoon - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

616 S 6th St / 520 Marion Ave, Mattoon

616 S 6th St, Mattoon, IL 61938

1 bed

1 bath

$749

Apartment for rent

1311 Wabash Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1311 Wabash Avenue

1311 Wabash Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Laker Landing - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

19h ago

8.4

Very good

Laker Landing

4213 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL 61938

Studio

1 bath

$664

Apartment for rent

1017 Champaign Avenue, Mattoon - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1017 Champaign Avenue, Mattoon

1017 Champaign Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938

1 bed

1 bath

$659

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Mattoon, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Mattoon rental market.

How much is rent in Mattoon?

The average rent in Mattoon is $682 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mattoon?

Average rent prices in Mattoon have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Mattoon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mattoon is 64% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,218 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mattoon?

To comfortably afford rent in Mattoon, you'd need to earn approximately $27,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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