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202 E Daniel St,
Champaign, IL 61820
$800 - $1,155
2-4 Beds
Champaign
Champaign, IL
Area Guide
Home of the Fighting Illini and hub of the Silicon Prairie.
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Located at the intersection of Interstates 57, 72, and 74 in east central Illinois, Champaign deftly skirts the line between small town and college town. The University of Illinois largely defines the city, with nearly 45,000 students enrolled (the city’s population totals around 85,000); as a result, Champaign is home to a growing sector of tech startups and other entrepreneurial endeavors growing out of the university’s research community and recent graduates. The rental market includes a number of highly affordable options, including many apartments under $600 per month. Expect your schedule to be packed with community events when you live in Champaign, from the popular and wide-ranging Boneyard arts festival to the Sweetcorn Festival in neighboring Urbana. As the hometown of late movie critic Roger Ebert, Champaign’s historic Virginia Theatre hosts an annual film festival in his honor.
While areas near campus and Downtown tend to be bustling with activity more often than not, it’s easy to find a more tranquil suburban atmosphere in areas further west, especially around the Champaign Country Club and Centennial Park.
Explore the City
Settle in for a quiet life in the suburbs of Champaign.
Get local produce at the Urbana Farmer's Market.
Eat on the patio of restaurants in Downtown Champaign.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Champaign, IL is $842 for a studio, $1,077 for one bedroom, $1,230 for two bedrooms, and $1,501 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Champaign has increased by 4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,077/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$1,843/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,321/month
868 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,424/month
703 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Champaign, IL is 5.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Champaign is 17.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $851 - $1,500. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 5.9% more for utilities, and 1.5% less for transportation.
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Transportation
62
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
43
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
65
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
384 Students
Public
Grades K-5
289 Students
Public
Grades K-8
568 Students
Public
Grades K-5
453 Students
Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
699 Students
Public
Grades K-8
568 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
738 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
677 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,597 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,444 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Staerkel Planetarium
- Orpheum Children's Science Museum
- Anita Purves Nature Center
- University of Illinois Arboretum
- Meadowbrook Park and Interpretive Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- University of Illinois/Willard
Colleges
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Property Management Companies in Champaign, IL
JSJ Property Management Inc
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Regency Properties
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3 Communities in Champaign
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
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164
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Aspen Square Management
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Everest Equities Group
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.