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Mattoon, IL

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An affordable suburb that caters to small businesses

Suburban Quiet Secluded Small Business Affordable

Mattoon is a sprawling city with plenty to offer, including a charming downtown district lined with local restaurants, bars, and shops. An Amtrak station sits in the heart of the city as well, helping residents get to neighboring communities. Mattoon is somewhat secluded from big cities, and residents appreciate the peace and quiet that comes with living in the suburbs of the city. Apartments in Mattoon are very affordable, and the city’s neighborhoods are lined with towering trees. Community parks, popular restaurants, and a movie theater can all be found in the city. Mattoon sits approximately 50 miles south of Champaign, another large city in central Illinois with museums, college campuses, restaurants, theaters, and more.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mattoon, IL is $367 for a studio, $457 for one bedroom, $788 for two bedrooms, and $830 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mattoon has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$457/month
666 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

681 Students

7
out of 10

Riddle Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

616 Students

5
out of 10

Life Academy

Public

Grades PK-9 & 11-12

Rating Unavailable

Mattoon Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

645 Students

5
out of 10

Life Academy

Public

Grades PK-9 & 11-12

Rating Unavailable

Mattoon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

999 Students

5
out of 10

Life Academy

Public

Grades PK-9 & 11-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Douglas-Hart Nature Center
  • Eastern Illinois University Observatory

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.