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Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Urbana, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Urbana rent stands today
Urbana, IL rent rose 9.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,152/month. Renters are paying $73 more per month on average than last year, extending the upward trend from the recent trough in May 2025.
Compared to national trends
Urbana rents sit 40.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning Urbana as a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Urbana rent for $845/month, 1-bedrooms for $860/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,165/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,450/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,975/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom count in Urbana's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Urbana
$1,152/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Urbana is $1,152 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $797 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Urbana
137
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Urbana rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Urbana, IL
Average rent prices in Urbana have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Urbana run $865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $845 |  1% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $860 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,165 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | 1% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $1,975 | 1% | 12% |
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 Urbana, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,050 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | 31% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,495 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$845
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$860
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,165
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
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 Urbana, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
31%
Houses
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
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
41%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Urbana, IL is 4% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.
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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 & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 13% lower |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Urbana, IL
3h ago
905 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL 61801
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$349–$1,017
Apartment for rent
3h ago
907 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL 61801
2–3 beds
1 bath
$399–$499
Apartment for rent
1d ago
506 W Elm St, Urbana, IL 61801
3 beds
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
105 N Busey Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
3 beds
1 bath
$439
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Urbana
1717 S Stone Creek Blvd, Urbana, IL 61802
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Urbana
3 beds
3 baths
$3,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbana
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbana
1702 Golfview Dr #1, Urbana, IL 61801
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbana
3 beds
1 bath
$1,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbana
502 E Harding Dr, Urbana, IL 61801
1 bed
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Jun 1
6h ago
904 S Webber St, Urbana, IL 61801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$895
Apartment for rent
7h ago
509 S Race St, Urbana, IL 61801
2–4 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,570
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1901 N Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$515–$660
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1005 E Colorado Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
1 bed
1 bath
$650
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 $1,152 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Urbana?
Average rent prices in Urbana have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Urbana rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Urbana is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $797 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 $46,000/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).