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Rental Market Trends in Champaign, IL

What is the average rent in Champaign, IL?

$1,088/month

Average Rent

662 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Champaign, IL is $1,088 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Champaign more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Champaign, you can expect to pay about $914 per month for a studio, $1,088 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,279 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,528 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$914/month
425 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,088/month
662 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,279/month
967 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,528/month
1,115 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,342/month
745 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,954/month
1,409 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,708/month
1,863 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,133/month
324 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,368/month
936 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,265/month
1,620 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Champaign, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $28 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Champaign, IL
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Champaign, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Champaign?

Based on current rent prices, Urbana-Champaign, Downtown Champaign and Midtown Champaign are the most affordable neighborhoods in Champaign.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Urbana-Champaign
$1,323/month
662 Sq Ft
Downtown Champaign
$1,514/month
627 Sq Ft
Midtown Champaign
$1,771/month
621 Sq Ft
Campustown IL
$1,877/month
581 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Champaign?

Based on current rent prices, Campustown IL, Midtown Champaign and Downtown Champaign are the most expensive neighborhoods in Champaign.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Campustown IL
$1,877/month
581 Sq Ft
Midtown Champaign
$1,771/month
621 Sq Ft
Downtown Champaign
$1,514/month
627 Sq Ft
Urbana-Champaign
$1,323/month
662 Sq Ft

Which Champaign neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Champaign with the most apartments available are Urbana-Champaign, Downtown Champaign and Campustown IL .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Urbana-Champaign
$1,323/month
662 Sq Ft
Downtown Champaign
$1,514/month
627 Sq Ft
Campustown IL
$1,877/month
581 Sq Ft
Midtown Champaign
$1,771/month
621 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Champaign, IL?

Because the average rent in Champaign is $1,088, you’ll want to make about $3,626 per month or $43,512 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Champaign, IL is 2.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Champaign is 9.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $914 - $1,528. You can expect to pay 2.2% less for groceries, 4.8% more for utilities, and 1.2% more for transportation.

City

Champaign, IL

1,151 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Champaign, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Champaign, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL

Campustown IL

Champaign, IL

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,105/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,648/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,339/month
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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