Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Urbana
$1,380/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Urbana is $1,380 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $545 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Urbana
273
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Urbana rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, IL
Average rent prices in Urbana have increased by 8% 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 $1,299, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Urbana run $1,285 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,299.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,022 | - | 71% | |
1 bedroom | $1,240 | - | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,305 | - | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,580 | - | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,595 | - | 35% |
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.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,299 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,675 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $820 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,022
Last year
71%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,240
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,305
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,580
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last year
35%
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
$1,299
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Rooms
Average rent
$820
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
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
$4,250
House for rent
Available Jun 4
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
9h ago
2002 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL 61821
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,244–$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
302 E Clark St, Champaign, IL 61820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1915 S Mattis Ave, Champaign, IL 61821
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
132 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
4 beds
4 baths
$825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1500 W Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL 61821
1 bed
1 bath
$760–$890
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
410 401- 410 Ginger Bend Dr., Champaign, IL 61822
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,240–$1,580
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Champaign
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
8m ago
Verified
3303 3119- 3303 W. Kirby Ave., 1603-1612 Maynard Dr., Champaign, IL 61822
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
508 S Mattis Ave, Champaign, IL 61821
3 beds
2 baths
$1,125
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,380 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Urbana?
Average rent prices in Urbana have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Urbana rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Urbana is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $545 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 $55,000/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).