Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Urbana, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Urbana rent stands today

    Urbana, IL rent rose 15.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,168/month. Renters are paying slightly more than last year, with rent close to the peak of $1,200/month seen in October 2024 and a 1.1% increase month over month.

  • Urbana sits 40.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with 120 total rentals and generally lower rent levels.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Urbana rent for $825/month, 1-bedrooms for $875/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month, with larger units reaching $1,845/month for 4+ bedrooms. This range covers the main bedroom tiers available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Urbana

$1,168/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Urbana is $1,168 per month as of June 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $781 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Urbana

120

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Urbana rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Urbana, IL

Average rent prices in Urbana have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 Urbana, IL

Rent prices in Urbana vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Urbana is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Urbana run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,110.

Listings

Studio

$825

3%

1%

1 bedroom

$875

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,150

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,495

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,845

1%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Urbana, 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 Urbana, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Urbana and Bloomington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Urbana

Median rent price$1,168
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Urbana, IL is 6% higher than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.

Cost of living in Urbana, IL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services1% higher
Groceries2% lower
Health3% lower
Housing9% lower
TransportationNo difference
Utilities6% higher

Discover rentals in Urbana, IL

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

$349–$1,167

Apartment for rent

907 W Oregon - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

907 W Oregon

907 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL 61801

2–3 beds

1 bath

$399–$529

Apartment for rent

506 W Elm - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

506 W Elm

506 W Elm St, Urbana, IL 61801

3 beds

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

1105MA - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

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1105MA

1105 W Main St, Urbana, IL 61801

2–3 beds

1 bath

$450–$499

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Urbana, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Urbana rental market.

How much is rent in Urbana?

The average rent in Urbana is $1,168 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Urbana?

Average rent prices in Urbana have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Urbana rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Urbana is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $781 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 $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Urbana?

Urbana's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $850 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,100 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, while two-bedroom apartments saw a 1.5% increase.

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).

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