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Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Champaign, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Champaign rent stands today
Champaign, IL rent rose 7.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Renters are paying $97 more per month on average than last year, extending a climb that continues month to month with a 4.0% increase since May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Champaign sits 33.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a smaller market with 209 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Champaign run around $900/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,129/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,250/month, with 4+ bedroom units reaching $1,808/month. Houses command a median of $1,600/month, while apartments sit at $1,175/month, reflecting the city's inventory mix.
Neighborhood spotlight
Garden Hills rents rose 26.5% year over year to $1,075/month, contrasting with Boulder Ridge where rents fell 27.6% to $1,450/month. These shifts show localized variation against the citywide 7.0% rent increase.
Median rent
Median rent in Champaign
$1,300/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Champaign is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Champaign
209
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Champaign rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Champaign, IL
Average rent prices in Champaign have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Champaign, IL
Rent prices in Champaign vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Champaign is $1,175, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Champaign run $1,160 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | 5% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,129 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 5% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,475 | 5% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,807 | No Change | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bolten Field | $1,268 | |
Boulder Ridge | $1,450 | |
Clark | $1,325 | |
Dobbins Downs | $1,250 | |
Garden Hills | $1,075 | |
Garden Park | $965 | |
Parkland Ridge | $1,250 | |
Sawgrass | $1,275 | |
Southwood | $1,377 | |
Stratton | $1,330 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,175 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,014 |  2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,129
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,807
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
Parkland Ridge
Average rent
$1,250
Garden Hills
Average rent
$1,075
Bolten Field
Average rent
$1,268
Southwood
Average rent
$1,377
Clark
Average rent
$1,325
Boulder Ridge
Average rent
$1,450
Dobbins Downs
Average rent
$1,250
Garden Park
Average rent
$965
Sawgrass
Average rent
$1,275
Stratton
Average rent
$1,330
Apartments
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,014
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Champaign, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Champaign, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Champaign and Bloomington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Champaign
33%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Champaign, IL is 18% higher than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.
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Cost of living in Champaign, IL
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 3% lower |
| Housing | 9% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Champaign, IL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Champaign
301 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Champaign
4010 Clubhouse Dr, Champaign, IL 61822
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Champaign
108 S 5th St #2, Champaign, IL 61820
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,100
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Champaign
108 S 5th St #1, Champaign, IL 61820
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,100
House for rent
Available Aug 14
21h ago
132 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
4 beds
4 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
21h ago
XXXXXX, Champaign, IL 61821
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,250
Apartment for rent
22h ago
302 E Clark St, Champaign, IL 61820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,665–$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2002 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL 61821
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,244–$1,595
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
509 507- 509 W. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820
1 bed
1 bath
$960–$970
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1500 W Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL 61821
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$760–$885
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
410 401- 410 Ginger Bend Dr., Champaign, IL 61822
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,240–$1,580
Apartment for rent
21h ago
XXXXXX, Champaign, IL 61821
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
22h ago
302 E Clark St, Champaign, IL 61820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,665–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Champaign
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
508 S Mattis Ave, Champaign, IL 61821
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,200
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Champaign, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Champaign rental market.
How much is rent in Champaign?
The average rent in Champaign is $1,300 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Champaign?
Average rent prices in Champaign have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Champaign rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Champaign is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Champaign?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Champaign are Garden Park ($965/mo), Garden Hills ($1,075/mo), and Parkland Ridge ($1,250/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Champaign?
To comfortably afford rent in Champaign, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Champaign?
Champaign's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing across this University of Illinois college town.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).