Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Rantoul, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Rantoul

$795/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rantoul is $795 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,105 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rantoul

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rantoul rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Rantoul, IL

Average rent prices in Rantoul have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Rantoul, IL

Rent prices in Rantoul vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rantoul is $785, whereas a house costs $937. 1-bedroom apartments in Rantoul run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $795.

Listings

Studio

$845

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$760

4%

29%

2 bedroom

$797

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,345

3%

75%

4 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$845

1 bedroom

Average rent

$760

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$797

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,345

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

75%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rantoul, 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.

How does rent in Rantoul, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Rantoul and Bloomington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rantoul

Median rent price$795
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,070
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rantoul, IL is 26% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.

Discover rentals in Rantoul, IL

415 E Letchworth St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Rantoul

2BR/1.0BA

415 E Letchworth St, Rantoul, IL 61866

2 beds

1 bath

$635

2d ago

8.3

Very good

333 S. Steffler Ave

333 S Steffler St, Rantoul, IL 61866

2 beds

1 bath

$700

333 S. Steffler AveApt 5 #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rantoul

333 S. Steffler Ave - Apt 5

333 S. Steffler AveApt 5 #5, Rantoul, IL 61866

2 beds

1 bath

$700

333 S. Steffler AveApt 3 #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rantoul

333 S. Steffler Ave - Apt 3

333 S. Steffler AveApt 3 #3, Rantoul, IL 61866

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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Frequently asked questions for Rantoul, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Rantoul rental market.

How much is rent in Rantoul?

The average rent in Rantoul is $795 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rantoul?

Average rent prices in Rantoul have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Rantoul rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rantoul is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,105 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rantoul?

To comfortably afford rent in Rantoul, 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).

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