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202 E Daniel St,
Champaign, IL 61820
$895 - $1,975
1-4 Beds
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University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign Champaign, IL
The pride of the Midwest
Public
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Research
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Urban
Founded in 1867, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has grown into one of the nation's top research universities. Its large campus covers 1,783 acres between Urbana and Champaign and includes 17 schools and colleges. The Carnegie Foundation classifies UIUC as a university with very high research activity, and it is a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution. UIUC is ranked as one of the top universities in the world, with one of the world's top five engineering schools.
As part of the Big 10 Conference, the Fighting Illini participate in NCAA Division I, with nearly 30 championships since 1900. College football fans can cheer on the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium, while baseball fans can head to Illinois Field and basketball fans can cheer on the Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. The men's basketball team is ranked among the winningest teams in NCAA Division I.
When looking for apartments near UIUC, look in the neighborhoods of Campustown, Midtown, and Downtown Champaign, and Downtown Urbana. The campus is located between University Avenue and Kirby Avenue, east of Neil Street. Memorial Stadium is located between Peabody Drive and Kirby Drive, between 1st Street and 4th Street. The State Farm Center is located directly south of Memorial Stadium between Kirby Avenue and St. Marys Road.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Champaign, IL is $913 for a studio, $1,092 for one bedroom, $1,279 for two bedrooms, and $1,529 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Champaign has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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425 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$913/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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661 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,092/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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967 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,279/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,115 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,529/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign - Champaign, IL (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign - Champaign, IL (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign - Champaign, IL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
Public
Grades K-5
432 Students
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
426 Students
Public
Grades K-5
303 Students
Public
Grades K-8
681 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
705 Students
Public
Grades K-8
681 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
640 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
655 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,389 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,596 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- University of Illinois Arboretum
- Anita Purves Nature Center
- Orpheum Children's Science Museum
- Meadowbrook Park and Interpretive Center
- Staerkel Planetarium
Commuter Rail
Airports
- University of Illinois/Willard
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.