Rental GuideUrbana, IL

Urbana rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,050

Year Over Year Change

-14%

$196

Rentals available, last 30 days

124

Rent ranges for Urbana apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

15%

$751 - $1,500

55%

$0 - $750

24%

15%

55%

24%

How has rent in Urbana, IL changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Urbana, IL, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,050, which is a 13.93% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Urbana, IL is about $897. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Urbana, IL is $995, and studios are about $870 per month.

See more Urbana, IL rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Urbana, IL?

schools

4,423

students

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Who lives in Urbana, IL?

Gender

49% Male

51% Female

Age Range

0-19

25%

20-34

42%

35-44

45-64

13%

65+

10%

Language

English

75%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

12%

Other

Education

No HS

High School

31%

Bachelor's

29%

Master's

20%

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Urbana, IL?

Families

26% Families

74% Single

Property

67% Renters

33% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

38%

25-50k

22%

50-75k

13%

75-100k

100-150k

150k+

How do residents get around Urbana, IL?

Urbana locals spend about 15 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Urbana is through Indianapolis International Airport, 105.18 miles away.

Walking

4/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

5/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

10/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Scores for Urbana are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Urbana, IL

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Urbana, 71% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is higher than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Urbana

Public transportation

100%Satisfaction rating

Affordable housing

71%Satisfaction rating

Pet friendly

71%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Parks & recreation

Job market

Nightlife

Quality schools

Weather

Cost of living

Dating scene

Parks & recreation

71%

Job market

57%

Nightlife

43%

Quality schools

43%

Weather

43%

Cost of living

43%

Dating scene

29%

71%

57%

43%

29%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

What is the cost of living in Urbana, IL?

The overall cost of living in Urbana, IL is 6% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Urbana you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost less. Eggs run about $3.40 per carton, and milk $4.68. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $130.83 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

CATEGORY	AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE
Goods & Services	1% higher
Groceries	2% lower
Utilities	6% higher
Transportation	2% lower
Health	13% lower

CATEGORY

Goods & Services