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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Mattoon, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Mattoon
$799/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Mattoon is $799 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,101 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mattoon
6
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mattoon rentals at each price point
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 increased by 18% over the last month and have increased 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 $799. 1-bedroom apartments in Mattoon run $659 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $829.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $704 | 7% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $829 | 19% |  6% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Mattoon, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $799 | 27% | 11% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$704
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$829
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
6%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Mattoon, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$799
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
11%
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
2d ago
509 Lafayette Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
2 beds
1 bath
$749
Apartment for rent
1d ago
602 602 / 606 S 6th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938
2 beds
1 bath
$829
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1005 Prairie Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
2 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
4d ago
616 S 6th St, Mattoon, IL 61938
1 bed
1 bath
$749
Apartment for rent
1d ago
602 602 / 606 S 6th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938
2 beds
1 bath
$829
Apartment for rent
2d ago
509 Lafayette Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
2 beds
1 bath
$749
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1005 Prairie Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
2 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
4d ago
616 S 6th St, Mattoon, IL 61938
1 bed
1 bath
$749
Apartment for rent
4d ago
616 S 6th St, Mattoon, IL 61938
1 bed
1 bath
$749
Apartment for rent
2d ago
509 Lafayette Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
2 beds
1 bath
$749
Apartment for rent
1d ago
602 602 / 606 S 6th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938
2 beds
1 bath
$829
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1005 Prairie Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
2 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
2d ago
509 Lafayette Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
2 beds
1 bath
$749
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 $799 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mattoon?
Average rent prices in Mattoon have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Mattoon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mattoon is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,101 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 $32,000/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).