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Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Urbana, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Urbana rent stands today
Urbana, IL rent rose 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,175/month. Renters today are paying $42 less per month than last year according to the source data, despite the percentage increase reported.
Compared to national trends
Urbana is 39.0% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 88 rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Urbana run around $920/month, 1-bedrooms around $884/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,110/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,600/month. Apartments make up 62.9% of the rental inventory.
Median rent
Median rent in Urbana
$1,175/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Urbana is $1,175 per month as of August 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Urbana
88
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 7% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,587. 1-bedroom apartments in Urbana run $892 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $920 | 9% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $883 | 1% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,110 | 1% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | 6% | 31% |
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 | $1,100 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 17% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,587 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$920
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$883
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,110
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
31%
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
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
17%
Houses
Average rent
$1,587
Last 30 days
5%
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
39%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Urbana, IL is 10% higher 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 | 3% lower |
| Housing | 9% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Urbana, IL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Urbana
3 beds
3 baths
$2,975
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbana
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbana
1004 S Busey Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbana
1702 Golfview Dr #1, Urbana, IL 61801
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbana
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
1h ago
1506 Philo Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3h ago
707 Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,445
Apartment for rent
4h ago
210 N Central Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
310 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
310 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
$1,500
Price drop
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 $1,175 per month as of August 8, 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 7% since last year.
How does Urbana rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Urbana is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Urbana average around $850/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,090/month.
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).