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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Convenient location
  • Cozy living space
  • On-site parking included
  • Included on-site parking
  • Easy access
  • Bright, modern interior

Location

1506 Philo Rd, Urbana, IL 61802, USA
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Management

JSJ Property Management, Inc.

Leasing office

(217) 352-5509

Property Overview

1506 Philo Road. Unit B offers a convenient location, easy access, and a bright, modern interior with cozy living space and included on-site parking. It scores well overall with especially strong marks for price, amenities, and location, and is also noted for pet-friendly appeal and proximity to nearby services.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 1506 Philo Road. Unit B is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1506 Philo Road. Unit B has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath650 sqft$795 /mo1 unit availableEnjoy comfortable and convenient living in this updated garden-style 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom duplex, located just 1 mile from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This garden-level unit offers a cozy living space with easy access to major transit lines, making it simple to get around campus and town. Features include a bright, updated interior, shared on-site coin-operated laundry, included on-site parking, and water included in rent. With its convenient location near campus, public transportation, shopping, dining, and other local amenities, this is a great place to call home! Call to schedule a tour today and see why this spot is a great fit! JSJ Property Management, Inc. 302 W. Springfield Ave. Champaign, IL 61820 217-352-5509 Equal Housing Opportunity

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Amenities for 1506 Philo Road. Unit B

Apartment Amenities

Vinyl FloorsWater

Appliances

Gas RangeOven
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKControlled Entry
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry
Shared Laundry
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units2

About 1506 Philo Road. Unit B

HomeApartments in Urbana 1506 Philo Road. Unit B

This updated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom duplex offers both comfort and convenience just 1 mile from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Located near major transit lines, commuting around town is a breeze. Features Include: Bright, modern interior, Shared on-site coin-operated laundry, On-site parking included, Water included in rent, Prime location near campus and local amenities. Call us today to schedule a tour! JSJ property Management 302 W Springfield Ave 217-352-5509 Equal Opportunity Housing


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 1506 Philo Road. Unit B is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1506 Philo Road. Unit B has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1506 Philo Road. Unit B
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1506 Philo Road. Unit B offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1506 Philo Road. Unit B goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1506 Philo Road. Unit B receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1506 Philo Road. Unit B is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1506 Philo Road. Unit B does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
1506 Philo Road. Unit B provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

1506 Philo Road. Unit B is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1506 Philo Road. Unit B compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

Considerations

Distance from transit
More than 1.7 miles from public transportation
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in Urbana

1-bedroom apartments at 1506 Philo Road. Unit B cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Urbana.

Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Urbana
A table of studio rental data trends in Urbana
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$781
December 2024$872
January 2025$809
February 2025$793
March 2025$769
April 2025$784
May 2025$803
June 2025$843
July 2025$739
August 2025$766
October 2025$907
November 2025$864
December 2025$807
January 2026$830
February 2026$831
March 2026$856
April 2026$870
May 2026$847
June 2026$845
July 2026$926
August 2026$900
September 2026$879
October 2026$810
November 2026$776

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$31,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $795.
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Schools near 1506 Philo Road. Unit B

Thomas Paine Elementary School

1801 james cherry dr

urbana, IL, 61802

K-5Public
C+

Urbana Early Childhood Center

2202 e washington st

urbana, IL, 61802

PKPublic

Thomasboro Grade School

201 n phillips st

thomasboro, IL, 61878

PK, K-8Public
C-

Gifford Grade School

po box 70

gifford, IL, 61847

K-8Public
B
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Getting around Urbana near 1506 Philo Rd

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1506 Philo Rd, Urbana

Groceries

4/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1506 Philo Rd

Meijer
2500 Philo Rd
Common Ground Food Co-op
300 S Broadway Ave
Schnucks
200 N Vine St
Ashar African Market
510 N Cunningham Ave
Asian Supermarket
306 W Main St
Mikhail's Shoe & Luggage Repair
1809 Philo Rd
Salt & Light
1819 Philo Rd
Top of the Line Snapbacks
2503 Prairie Green Dr
Project Te
2209 E University Ave
Pard's Western Shop
306 N Maple St
Starbucks
102 N Vine St
The Courier Cafe
111 N Race St
7 Brew Coffee
410 N Broadway Ave
Mala LLC
202 W University Ave
Dunkin'
404 W University Ave
Silver Bullet Bar
1401 E Washington St
Bunny's Tavern
119 W Water St
Rose Bowl Tavern
106 N Race St
A Plus VIP Lounge
214 W Main St
Ruby's IV
510 N Cunningham Ave
Meijer Bakery
2500 Philo Rd
Meijer Deli
2500 Philo Rd
Rick's Bakery
124 W Main St
San Meguel Bakery
510 N Cunningham Ave
Strawberry Fields
306 Springfield Ave
Crestview Park
Lohmann Park
Lierman Neighborhood Community Garden
Playground
Prairie Park
Sunny Chinese Buffet
1703 Philo Rd
McDonald's
1705 Philo Rd
Papa Johns
1307 E Florida Ave
First Wok
1815 Philo Rd
Jackpot Deli Inc
1901 Philo Rd
Philo & Pennsylvania
Red
Florida & Philo
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Philo & Pennsylvania
Red
Florida & Philo
Red
Florida & Philo
Red
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