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202 E Daniel St,
Champaign, IL 61820
$1,045 - $1,975
1-4 Beds
Champaign
Champaign, IL
Area Guide
Home of the Fighting Illini and hub of the Silicon Prairie.
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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. Downtown Champaign's historic district offers local shops and restaurants, anchored by the restored Virginia Theatre, home to Roger Ebert's Film Festival. The Orpheum Children's Science Museum, housed in a 1914 theater, adds to the city's educational attractions. Regular events like the Champaign Farmers' Market and the annual Taste of Champaign-Urbana festival showcase the area's strong community spirit and local culture.
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 December 2025, the average apartment rent in Champaign, IL is $864 for a studio, $1,079 for one bedroom, $1,252 for two bedrooms, and $1,512 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Champaign has increased by 4.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,079/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$1,807/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,665/month
1,141 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,921/month
1,321 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Champaign, IL is 3.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Champaign is 13.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $864 - $1,512. You can expect to pay 2.1% less for groceries, 5.9% more for utilities, and 0.0% 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
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Aspen Square Management
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Everest Equities Group
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GMH Associates, Inc.
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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 November 2025.