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$1,700 / Month

609 N James St

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Champaign, IL 61821

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,232 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Sep 11

609 N James St
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About This Home

$1,700 deposit, Available Sep 11

3 bedroom, 2 bath with split bedroom design that gives privacy to the primary suite. With separate living and family rooms, this home offers much more than meets the eye. Off street parking available, as well as washer and dryer hookups. Quiet, dead end street. Prospective tenants may apply online at Each adult over the age of 18 (whose income is being considered to qualify for the unit) must complete an application and pay the $35 application fee. To proceed with the rental of this unit, proof of income that is at least 3 times the monthly rent must be provided. Prospective tenants should have no bankruptcies or evictions within the past 10 years. The amount of your security deposit will be determined by your credit score. If your score is 675 or higher, a single security deposit equivalent to one month's rent will be required. Scores lower than 675 will need to provide a security deposit equal to twice the monthly rent. Additionally, there is a $250 non refundable pet fee for each approved pet, in addition to any monthly pet rent.

609 N James St is a house located in Champaign County and the 61821 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $1,700

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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City - Champaign

Welcome to Champaign, Illinois, where academic excellence meets Midwestern hospitality. As home to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, this city of approximately 89,000 residents combines educational opportunities with a strong sense of community. Housing options range from established neighborhoods with historic single-family homes to apartment communities near campus in Campustown. Current rental trends show steady growth, with average one-bedroom apartments renting for $1,014, reflecting a 4.4% increase over the previous year, while two-bedroom units average $1,194, up 3.1%.

Champaign's technology sector continues to grow, centered around the Research Park at the University of Illinois, where companies like Abbott, IBM, and State Farm maintain offices. The city features 60 public parks across 654 acres, including the popular West Side Park and Hessel Park.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Parkland College
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
University of Illinois
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
609 N James St is within 7 minutes or 2.5 miles from Parkland College. It is also near University of Illinois.
Schools
Unity East
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
240 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Westview Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
432 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Dr Howard Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
426 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Edison Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
640 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
Franklin Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
655 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Central High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,596 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Judah Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
495 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

609 N James St is near University of Illinois/Willard, located 11.7 miles or 21 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Champaign-Urbana
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Rantoul Amtrak
Drive: 23 min 16.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
University of Illinois/Willard
 Drive: 21 min 11.7 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 609 N James St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Champaign Village
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Prospect Plaza
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
1501-1509 N Prospect Ave
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
609 N James St has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Orpheum Children's Science Museum
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Staerkel Planetarium
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Anita Purves Nature Center
 Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
University of Illinois Arboretum
 Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
Meadowbrook Park and Interpretive Center
 Drive: 11 min 6.0 mi
609 N James St has 5 parks within 6.0 miles, including Orpheum Children's Science Museum, Staerkel Planetarium, and Anita Purves Nature Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
The Pavilion Foundation
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
The Carle Foundation Hospital
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
609 N James St has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is The Pavilion Foundation which is 1.1 miles away and a 3 minute drive.

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