Mahomet, IL 97 Apartments for Rent

Mahomet, Illinois, in East Central Illinois, is the oldest town in Champaign County. It's best known for its Forest Preserve District, which keeps locals and visitors alike active and outdoors year-round.

Mahomet, Illinois was founded in 1832. Originally called Middletown, in 1869 it was renamed for the Masonic Lodge that is still located there. Mahomet is a small and rapidly growing community, oozing with mid-century, small-town charm. Known for its busy downtown core and its pristine forests, it's easy to see why people are flocking here. Located at the junction of I-74 and IL-47, it's 15 minutes from the city of Champaign and an easy drive to either Chicago or Indianapolis.

Moving to Mahomet

Because the community is growing so quickly, finding apartments for rent in Mahomet can be challenging. Renters planning to move there should start looking well in advance of their moving date. Rent is reasonable here, relative to the high median household income and considering the area's rapidly rising home prices.

Rentals consist primarily of single-family homes, but one bedroom apartments and two bedroom apartments for rent can be found in buildings ranging from two-family homes to duplexes to 10-unit buildings. There are no distinct neighborhoods in Mahomet, but this should only make your search easier! After all, neighborhoods are for the birds.

Living in Mahomet

Summers tend to be temperate, keeping cooling costs low. However, winters can be quite cold, so heating costs are a consideration. Most units are heated with utility gas paid by the tenant. It's not typical to find apartments with paid utilities here.

Mahomet boasts a low crime rate, great schools and a public library brimming with material. In addition to the basic amenities, like grocery stores, pharmacies and banks, the bustling downtown area has a variety of restaurants, shops, financial services and healthcare services, all within easy walking distance.

Many residents of Mahomet work in nearby Champaign, known as the "hub of Silicon Prairie," because many high-tech, pharmaceutical and manufacturing multinationals maintain offices there. The University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana is also located there.

The people of Mahomet are proud of their history as descendants of industrious German farmers, whose influence can still be seen throughout the area. The local Museum of the Grand Prairie features exhibits of 19th and early 20th century life in East Central Illinois. The local Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 900 acres of protected green space along the Sangamon River, is a testament to the people's reverence for their environment. It features miles of walking and biking paths, picturesque covered bridges, the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden, the Hi-Tower with its observation deck and carillon that plays music throughout the day and the award-winning 18-hole Lake of the Woods Golf Course.

Mahomet, Illinois, is the ideal location for anyone looking for small-town charm within easy reach of the city.