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Highlights

  • One off-street parking space
  • Fully remodeled apartment

Location

309 Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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Management

Fairlawn C-U Market

Leasing office

(217) 292-1059

Property Overview

309 West Springfield Avenue is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, and location, suggesting excellent value and convenience. It includes one off-street parking space and a fully remodeled apartment, and it stands out for walkability, nearby transit, on-site recycling or composting, nearby parks, and a lively local dining scene with many restaurants.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 309 West Springfield Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 309 West Springfield Avenue 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

Remodeled Two Bedroom2 bed1 bath700 sqft$1,000 /mo1 unit availableThis fully remodeled apartment is the perfect combination of location and affordability. You'll love being steps from downtown Urbana, and just a short walk from campus, plus each apartment comes with one off-street parking space. Our pet-friendly community welcomes up to two pets per home, with no breed or size restrictions, a $350 non-refundable fee per pet at move-in, and a $40 monthly pet rent per pet. PetScreening is required for pets at $30 per pet annually ($25 with ACH). Fees do not apply to assistance animals. $60 monthly utility fee covers: Trash, Sewer, Lawn Care, and Snow Removal. Text us today to schedule a tour. Visit www fairlawncu com for more information!

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Amenities for 309 West Springfield Avenue

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator

Building

Sewer

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Services

24 Hour Emergency MaintenanceSnow Removal
Trash Service
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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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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

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About 309 West Springfield Avenue

HomeApartments in Urbana 309 West Springfield Avenue

This fully remodeled apartment is the perfect combination of location and affordability. You'll love being steps from downtown Urbana, and just a short walk from campus, plus each apartment comes with one off-street parking space. Our pet-friendly community welcomes up to two pets per home, with no breed or size restrictions, a $350 non-refundable fee per pet at move-in, and a $40 monthly pet rent per pet. PetScreening is required for pets at $30 per pet annually ($25 with ACH). Fees do not apply to assistance animals. $60 monthly utility fee covers: Trash, Sewer, Lawn Care, and Snow Removal. Text us today to schedule a tour. Visit www fairlawncu com for more information!


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 309 West Springfield Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 309 West Springfield Avenue 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 309 West Springfield Avenue
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.
309 West Springfield Avenue 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·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.
309 West Springfield Avenue 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, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
309 West Springfield Avenue 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 309 West Springfield Avenue 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.
309 West Springfield Avenue 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.

309 West Springfield Avenue is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 145 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 12 parks within a mile
  • On-site recycling or composting options

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 309 West Springfield Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Urbana

2-bedroom apartments at 309 West Springfield Avenue cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Urbana.

Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Urbana
A table of studio rental data trends in Urbana
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$783
November 2024$755
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$906

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$40,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $40,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,000.
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Schools near 309 West Springfield Avenue

Leal Elementary School

312 w oregon st

urbana, IL, 61801

K-5Public
B-

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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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Urbana near 309 Springfield Ave

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 309 Springfield Ave, Urbana

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 309 Springfield Ave

Asian Supermarket
306 W Main St
Common Ground Food Co-op
300 S Broadway Ave
Tienda Guatemala
408 N Race St
Schnucks
200 N Vine St
Best of Africa Food Store LLC
202 E University Ave

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