Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Champaign, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Champaign, IL rent rose 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,230/month. Renters are paying roughly the same month to month and $5 more per month on average than last year, after recent fluctuations.
Compared to national trends
Champaign sits 36.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 248 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest.
Price ranges
Studios in Champaign run around $999/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,128/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,160/month, with larger units like 3-bedrooms at $1,470/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,575/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,600/month, while apartments sit at $1,100/month, showing distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Douglas Park rents fell 55.2% year over year to $1,030/month across 12 rentals, and Glenshire Commons dropped 50.2%. These declines contrast with the citywide 2.5% rise, indicating localized cooldowns in some neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Champaign
$1,230/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Champaign is $1,230 per month as of May 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $720 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Champaign
248
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Champaign rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Champaign, IL
Average rent prices in Champaign have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Champaign run $1,128 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,135.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $999 |  6% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,128 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,160 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,470 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,575 | 3% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bolten Field | $1,343 | |
Boulder Ridge | $1,292 | |
Clark | $990 | |
Devonshire | $995 | |
Dobbins Downs | $1,235 | |
Douglas Park | $1,029 | |
Garden Hills | $1,102 | |
Garden Park | $1,225 | |
Parkland Ridge | $1,195 | |
Southwood | $1,675 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,447 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,044 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,128
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,160
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,470
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Bolten Field
Average rent
$1,343
Parkland Ridge
Average rent
$1,195
Garden Hills
Average rent
$1,102
Clark
Average rent
$990
Boulder Ridge
Average rent
$1,292
Southwood
Average rent
$1,675
Dobbins Downs
Average rent
$1,235
Douglas Park
Average rent
$1,029
Garden Park
Average rent
$1,225
Devonshire
Average rent
$995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,447
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,044
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
37%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Champaign, IL is 3% 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 | 13% lower |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Champaign, IL
2d ago
2605 J T Coffman Dr, Champaign, IL 61822
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$445–$1,305
Apartment for rent
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
Townhouse for rent in Champaign
108 S 5th St #2, Champaign, IL 61820
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,400
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
$4,400
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Bolten Field house for rent in Champaign
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
2h ago
XXXXXX, Champaign, IL 61821
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
132 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
4 beds
4 baths
$3,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
403 W University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2002 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL 61821
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,244–$1,545
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
509 507- 509 W. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$960
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1500 W Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL 61821
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$760–$885
Apartment for rent
2h ago
XXXXXX, Champaign, IL 61821
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Champaign
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
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 $1,230 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Champaign?
Average rent prices in Champaign have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Champaign rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Champaign is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $720 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Champaign?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Champaign are Clark ($990/mo), Devonshire ($995/mo), and Douglas Park ($1,029/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Champaign?
To comfortably afford rent in Champaign, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/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).