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Mattoon, IL Apartments for Rent
Situated within Coles County, the city of Mattoon, Illinois is a quiet community with a big claim to fame. Deeming itself the “Bagel Capital of the World,” Mattoon has a lot more to offer than breakfast foods. Rent an apartment in Mattoon, and you’ll enjoy numerous parks, a lovely area lake, and an active community lifestyle.
Educational institutions serve as top employers in Mattoon with Eastern Illinois University, Community Unit School District #2, and Lake Land College providing jobs to many of the area’s residents. Other major employers include R.R. Donnelley printing, Sarah Brush Lincoln Health Center, Consolidated Communications, General Electric Lamp Plant, and AmPad Corporation.
Lender’s Bagel Bakery has a major impact upon the area, not just securing positions for many of Mantoon’s citizens, but also being the reason Mattoon declares itself the “Bagel Capital of the World.” Honoring this title, the city has an annual event called the “Lenders Bagelfest,” and it is also home to the largest bagel in the world. Bagelfest is a full weekend of fun with live entertainment, 5K and 10K runs, and a Miss Bagelfest Pageant.
Living in Mattoon, you’ll have numerous opportunities for recreation and fun. Spend a day by the water at Lake Mattoon, or take the family to one of several apple orchards in the area, where you can enjoy cider, caramel apples, apple doughnuts, and apple butter. The YMCA of Mattoon is a popular spot for working out and community classes, and the Silver Star Roller Rink is the perfect place for a family gathering or birthday party. There are also several golf courses in the area, and trails open for walking and wildlife viewing at the Douglas-Hart Nature Center.
Renting in Mattoon
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- 1 Bedroom 666 Sq Ft $455 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 932 Sq Ft $783 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,034 Sq Ft $825 / mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Mattoon, IL
What are the average rent costs in Mattoon, IL?
The average rent in Mattoon, IL is $455.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Mattoon, IL?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Mattoon, IL is $455.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Mattoon, IL?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Mattoon, IL is $783.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Mattoon, IL?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Mattoon, IL is $825.
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