Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Urbana, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Urbana
$1,195/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Urbana is $1,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $705 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Urbana
130
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Urbana run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $845 |  6% | 27% | |
1 bedroom | $1,032 | 8% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $1,459 | 2% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 14% | 16% |
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 | $1,150 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,622 | 19% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,525 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$845
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,032
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,459
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
16%
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
$1,150
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,622
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$1,525
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
37%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Urbana, IL is 13% higher than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,061
5%$737
1%$1,450
42%$910
25%$800
8%$895
$1,145
8%$795
12%$1,150
38%$1,385
15%$950
11%$2,100
104%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 | 2% lower |
| Housing | 9% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Urbana, IL
2d ago
506 W Elm St, Urbana, IL 61801
2–3 beds
1 bath
$375–$430
Apartment for rent
2d ago
905 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL 61801
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$399–$1,167
Apartment for rent
4d ago
105 N Busey Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$409–$959
Apartment for rent
4d ago
104 N Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$429–$469
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Urbana
812 W Main St #1, Urbana, IL 61801
4 beds
4 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
23h ago
House for rent in Urbana
711 W Washington St #1, Urbana, IL 61801
4 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
Available Aug 23
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
$2,200
House for rent
Available Aug 12
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Sep 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbana
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
13m ago
300 E Fairlawn Dr, Urbana, IL 61801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,110
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Urbana
702 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1905 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL 61802
Studio
1 bath
$845
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Sep 23
4d ago
503 A-D, Urbana, IL 61801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
905 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL 61801
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$399–$1,167
Apartment for rent
2d ago
805 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,039–$1,089
Apartment for rent
4d ago
115 W Washington St, Urbana, IL 61801
1 bed
1 bath
$895
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 $1,195 per month as of September 26, 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 16% since last year.
How does Urbana rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Urbana is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $705 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 $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Urbana?
January offers the best rental deals in Urbana, with rents running about 29% lower than September's peak prices. If you're flexible with timing, searching during winter months can result in significant savings compared to the fall rental season.
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).