Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Champaign, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Champaign
$1,450/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in Champaign is $1,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Champaign
361
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 26% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Champaign run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,505.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | 14% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $1,241 | 4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,565 | 6% | 28% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 4% | 52% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 47% | 125% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bolten Field | $1,825 | |
Boulder Ridge | $1,500 | |
Clark | $1,425 | |
Dobbins Downs | $1,500 | |
Garden Hills | $1,450 | |
Garden Park | $1,222 | |
Glenshire Commons | $1,779 | |
Parkland Ridge | $1,475 | |
Sawgrass | $1,600 | |
Southwood | $1,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | 18% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,350 | 2% |  8% | |
Rooms | $944 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,241
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,565
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
28%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
52%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
47%
Last year
125%
Parkland Ridge
Average rent
$1,475
Southwood
Average rent
$1,700
Clark
Average rent
$1,425
Garden Hills
Average rent
$1,450
Bolten Field
Average rent
$1,825
Boulder Ridge
Average rent
$1,500
Sawgrass
Average rent
$1,600
Dobbins Downs
Average rent
$1,500
Glenshire Commons
Average rent
$1,779
Garden Park
Average rent
$1,222
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
18%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$944
Last 30 days
3%
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
24%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Champaign, IL is 37% higher than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,061
5%$910
25%$800
8%$895
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8%$795
12%$1,150
38%$1,385
15%$950
11%$2,100
104%$1,195
15%$1,250
21%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 | 2% lower |
| Housing | 9% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Champaign, IL
2h ago
2605 J T Coffman Dr, Champaign, IL 61822
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$445–$1,370
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Champaign
7 Greencroft Dr, Champaign, IL 61821
4 beds
3 baths
$7,000
House 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
$4,000
House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Champaign
108 S 5th St #1, Champaign, IL 61820
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Aug 13
1d ago
502 Kenwood Rd, Champaign, IL 61821
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2002 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL 61821
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,244–$1,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Champaign
405 W White St, Champaign, IL 61820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bolten Field house for rent in Champaign
4 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1500 W Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL 61821
1 bed
1 bath
$760
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3901 Crowwood Dr, Champaign, IL 61822
2 beds
2 baths
$1,470
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
410 401- 410 Ginger Bend Dr., Champaign, IL 61822
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,165–$1,475
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
17 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$970–$1,410
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Champaign
405 W White St, Champaign, IL 61820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2002 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL 61821
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,450–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Champaign
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,450
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
3901 Crowwood Dr, Champaign, IL 61822
2 beds
2 baths
$1,470
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 $1,450 per month as of September 26, 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 26% since last year.
How does Champaign rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Champaign is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Champaign?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Champaign are Garden Park ($1,222/mo), Clark ($1,425/mo), and Garden Hills ($1,450/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Champaign?
To comfortably afford rent in Champaign, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Champaign?
June offers the lowest rents in Champaign with roughly 15% savings compared to November, the most expensive month. November and December are the least competitive months for renters, while August and April see higher demand.
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).