Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 25, 2026
Average rent in
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Urbana
$1,402/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Urbana is $1,402 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $497 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Urbana
223
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% 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 $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Urbana run $1,267 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,389.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,095 | - | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | - | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,394 | - |  12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | - | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | - | 28% |
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 | $1,575 | - | 53% | |
Houses | $1,800 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,095
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,394
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
28%
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
$1,575
Last year
53%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
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
20m ago
506 W Elm St, Urbana, IL 61801
2–3 beds
1 bath
$375–$430
Apartment for rent
20m ago
905 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL 61801
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$399–$1,167
Apartment for rent
2d ago
105 N Busey Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$409–$959
Apartment for rent
2d ago
104 N Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$429–$469
Apartment for rent
14h 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
Apartment for rent in Champaign
405 W White St, Champaign, IL 61820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345
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
2d ago
502 Kenwood Rd, Champaign, IL 61821
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bolten Field house for rent in Champaign
4 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
1500 W Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL 61821
1 bed
1 bath
$760
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3901 Crowwood Dr, Champaign, IL 61822
2 beds
2 baths
$1,470
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
410 401- 410 Ginger Bend Dr., Champaign, IL 61822
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,165–$1,475
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
17 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$970–$1,410
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2002 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL 61821
3 beds
3 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
17 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$970–$1,305
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 $1,402 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Urbana?
Average rent prices in Urbana have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Urbana rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Urbana is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $497 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 $56,000/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).