Maywood Apartments
51 E John St,
Champaign, IL 61820
2-4 Beds | $899 - $995
Rental Market Trends in Champaign, IL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Champaign, IL is $1,111/month.
Rent in Champaign is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,111/month
Average Rent
660 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.4%
Change / Year
835
Available Apartments
Champaign rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Champaign average $907 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Champaign average $1,111 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Champaign average $1,295 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Champaign average $1,575 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Champaign, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $16 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Champaign, IL
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
7%
Below $700/month
29%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
10%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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.
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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.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Champaign, IL?
Because the average rent in Champaign is $1,111, you’ll want to make about $3,703 per month or $44,436 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 2.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Champaign is 9.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $907 - $1,575. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 5.6% more for utilities, and 0.1% less for transportation.
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.
View the Champaign Area GuideStudio
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One Bedroom
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$1,113/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,641/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,345/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Champaign?
The average rent in Champaign is $1,111 per month, which is 33.3% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Champaign?
The average rent for a house in Champaign, IL is $2,041 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Champaign?
The average rent for a townhome in Champaign, IL is $1,600 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Champaign?
The average rent for a condo in Champaign, IL is $1,055 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Champaign?
Rents in Champaign, IL are increasing, with prices up 1.4% year-over-year and $16 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Champaign?
In Champaign, IL, 36% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.