Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Urbana

$1,307/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Urbana is $1,307 per month as of November 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $593 less per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Urbana

316

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Urbana rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, IL

Average rent prices in Urbana have increased by 24% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, IL

Rent prices in Urbana vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Urbana is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Urbana run $1,255 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,259.

Listings

Studio

$1,187

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,244

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,300

-

24%

3 bedroom

$1,500

-

49%

4 bedroom

$1,195

-

75%

Studio

Average rent

$1,187

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,244

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

49%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

75%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, IL.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

15%

Condos

Average rent

$1,772

Last year

47%

Houses

Average rent

$1,695

Last year

3%

Rooms

Average rent

$973

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Illinois Urbana 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.

Discover rentals in University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, IL

506 W Elm - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.9

Good

506 W Elm

506 W Elm St, Urbana, IL 61801

2–3 beds

1 bath

$375–$430

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
905 W Oregon - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

905 W Oregon

905 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL 61801

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$399–$1,167

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
105 N Busey - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

105 N Busey

105 N Busey Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$409–$599

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
111 E Springfield - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

111 E Springfield

111 E Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61820

3 beds

1 bath

$410

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7 Greencroft Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Champaign

Residential Lease, Champaign, IL

7 Greencroft Dr, Champaign, IL 61821

4 beds

3 baths

$5,200

Price dropped $800Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
301 N Neil St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Champaign

3BR/2.5BA

301 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820

3 beds

2.5 baths

$5,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
108 S 5th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Champaign

108 South 5th Street - 2

108 S 5th St #2, Champaign, IL 61820

4 beds

4.5 baths

$4,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
108 S 5th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Champaign

108 South 5th Street - 1

108 S 5th St #1, Champaign, IL 61820

4 beds

4.5 baths

$4,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Copper View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Copper View Apartments

2002 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL 61821

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,244–$1,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Looking for roommates! Bedroom with private bathroom for rent in luxury 4 bedroom penthouse! - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

7.1

Very good

3–4 beds

3–4 baths

$2,235–$3,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Willow on the Pond - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Willow on the Pond

502 Kenwood Rd, Champaign, IL 61821

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,500–$1,999

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
700 Dover Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bolten Field house for rent in Champaign

4 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Ginger Creek by Royse + Brinkmeyer - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Ginger Creek by Royse + Brinkmeyer

410 Ginger Bend Dr., Champaign, IL 61822

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,200–$1,505

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Crowwood Pointe by Royse + Brinkmeyer - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

Crowwood Pointe by Royse + Brinkmeyer

3901 Crowwood Dr, Champaign, IL 61822

2 beds

2 baths

$1,340–$1,470

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
211 Springfield by Royse + Brinkmeyer - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

211 Springfield by Royse + Brinkmeyer

211 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61820

1 bed

1 bath

$1,305

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
3D tour

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

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Verified

The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer

17 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$915–$1,380

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Remodeled 2 & 3 apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Remodeled 2 & 3 apartments

1102 E Colorado Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$995–$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
3D tour

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer

17 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820

Studio

1 bath

$915–$1,020

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Westwood Village by Royse + Brinkmeyer - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Westwood Village by Royse + Brinkmeyer

3303 W. Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL 61822

1 bed

1 bath

$1,015

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
092-406 E Elm - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

092-406 E Elm

406 E Elm St, Urbana, IL 61802

1 bed

1 bath

$875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Urbana rental market.

How much is rent in Urbana?

The average rent in Urbana is $1,307 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Urbana?

Average rent prices in Urbana have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Urbana rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Urbana is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $593 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Urbana?

To comfortably afford rent in Urbana, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).