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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Balconies
  • Fiber internet
  • In-unit laundry
  • Walk-in closets
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • City views

Location

520 North Neil Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820, United States
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Management

Royse + Brinkmeyer Apartments

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Leasing office

(844) 334-0143 ext. 9812

Property Overview

520 Neil presents a highly favorable option for renters, scoring an impressive 9.6 overall on the Zumper Expert Rating. With exceptional amenities, a competitive price, and a prime location, this property ensures a high quality of life. Additionally, it excels in pet-friendliness, remote work facilitation, wellness opportunities, and a vibrant social scene, enhancing the living experience for its residents.

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

9.6
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, 520 Neil is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

The Ford1 bed1 bath840 sqft$1,675 /mo1 unit available520 Neil is a luxury apartment building in Downtown Champaign, IL featuring one and two-bedroom units. Each unit includes open floor plans with large oversized windows to allow for natural lighting and city views. The building also features walk-in closets, in-unit laundry, high ceilings, balconies, wall-mounted smart TVs, fiber internet, solid stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and more. All under Royse + Brinkmeyer's award-winning management.
The Bloomberg2 bed2 bath890 sqft$1,800 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 520 Neil

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningFiber Internet Included
Granite CountertopsMicrowave Hood
Vinyl Plank Flooring

Appliances

Central A/CDishwasher
Glass Top StoveIn-Unit Laundry
RefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliances
Washer and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Year built2018
Units35
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About 520 Neil

HomeApartments in Champaign 520 Neil

520 Neil is a luxury apartment building in Downtown Champaign, IL featuring one and two-bedroom units. Each unit includes open floor plans with large oversized windows to allow for natural lighting and city views. The building also features walk-in closets, in-unit laundry, high ceilings, balconies, wall-mounted smart TVs, fiber internet, solid stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and more. All under Royse + Brinkmeyer's award-winning management.


Year Built: 2018

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.
9.6
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, 520 Neil is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated 520 Neil
Price·9A 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.
520 Neil stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A 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.
520 Neil stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
520 Neil offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
520 Neil has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at 520 Neil.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
520 Neil has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 2 highest rated

Royse + Brinkmeyer has been great! I highly recommend them.

Zack Seal

Zack Seal

Dec 27, 2021

The experience of staying in this apartment was very poor. I don't know how the old office was managed, but my experience in this apartment in the past year was very bad. If you choose to live in this apartment, you may experience the loss of mailed packages. When you want to find the lost packages, the apartment will only say that you need to go to the mailing company or the police to help you find them. However, the express storage area of the apartment is located in the apartment, and the loss of a package means that there are security problems in the apartment, such as the loss of property in one's own room. In addition, if you choose to stay in this apartment, you should also make sure that there is not enough parking. If you want to own a parking space in the apartment, you need to make a reservation and wait for an empty space. The apartment's solution is to let you park your car in a public parking lot a block away. Finally, if you choose to stay in this apartment, you may also experience network instability. When you contact the apartment for help, the apartment will only tell you to contact the Internet company. But the actual controller of the network is the apartment, which will not give you access or help you fix the network problem. In conclusion, if you can accept all the above questions, it is recommended that you choose this apartment.

Yang Wang

Yang Wang

Mar 02, 2023

We’re sharing just 2 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

520 Neil is great for:

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • On-site fitness or wellness programs
  • HVAC systems available onsite

Pet owners

  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby

Social life

  • 155 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 217 mixed-use spaces nearby

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 520 Neil compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 320 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 109 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Champaign

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 37% higher than 1-bedrooms in Champaign.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 520 Neil to be 20% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Champaign.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Champaign
A table of studio rental data trends in Champaign
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$910
January 2024$899
February 2024$884
March 2024$855
April 2024$850
May 2024$846
June 2024$839
July 2024$842
August 2024$796
September 2024$855
October 2024$922
November 2024$917
December 2024$937
January 2025$947
February 2025$924
March 2025$934
April 2025$1,003
May 2025$984
June 2025$992
July 2025$916
August 2025$925
September 2025$1,009
October 2025$1,024
November 2025$1,091

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$67,000/yr

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Schools near 520 Neil

Stratton Elementary School

902 n randolph st

champaign, IL, 61820

K-5Public
C+

Washington Elementary School

606 e grove st

champaign, IL, 61820

K-5Public
B

South Side Elementary School

715 s new st

champaign, IL, 61820

K-5Public
B

Dr. Howard Elementary School

110 n james

champaign, IL, 61821

K-5Public
B+

Westview Elementary School

703 s russell st

champaign, IL, 61821

K-5Public
C+
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Getting around Champaign near 520 North Neil Street

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 520 North Neil Street, Champaign

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

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

Nightlife

7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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