Average Rent in Champaign, IL
5 apartment buildings, 82 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,190/mo
Cheapest
$659/mo
Properties
5
Units
82
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Champaign, IL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Champaign, IL Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Fairlawn Leasing & Resident Services
2500 Galen Dr, Champaign, IL 61821, USA
Community Property Management
408 Kenwood Rd, Champaign, IL 61821, USA
Roland Realty
901 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
RDI Properties
101 W Vine St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
Wampler Property Management
412 W Clark St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairlawn Leasing & Resident Services 2500 Galen Dr, Champaign, IL 61821, USA | $659 | $1,219 | $1.52 | 4.4 (885) | 56 |
| 2 | Community Property Management 408 Kenwood Rd, Champaign, IL 61821, USA | $800 | $1,132 | $1.34 | 4.3 (560) | 24 |
| 3 | Roland Realty 901 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA | $1,067 | $1,082 | -- | 4.1 (125) | 2 |
| 4 | RDI Properties 101 W Vine St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.8 (21) | 0 |
| 5 | Wampler Property Management 412 W Clark St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4 (21) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Fairlawn Leasing & Resident Services
4.4 (885)2500 Galen Dr, Champaign, IL 61821, USA
Community Property Management
4.3 (560)408 Kenwood Rd, Champaign, IL 61821, USA
Roland Realty
4.1 (125)901 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
RDI Properties
4.8 (21)101 W Vine St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
Wampler Property Management
4 (21)412 W Clark St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
Champaign, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Champaign, IL is $1,190 per month, based on 82 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $659 at Fairlawn Leasing & Resident Services to $1,067 at Roland Realty.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,175/mo | $1,025/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,263/mo | $800/mo | 24 |
| 2 Bed | $1,168/mo | $709/mo | 38 |
| 3 Bed | $1,238/mo | $679/mo | 13 |
| 4 Bed | $817/mo | $659/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Champaign, IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Champaign, IL averages $1,263/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,168/mo. At the local median household income of $57,544, that works out to 25% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Champaign, IL at $1,103/mo. The current tracked market average runs 8% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Champaign, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Champaign, IL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$48,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,190/mo.
Comfortable income
$57,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($659/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.
Median household income in Champaign, IL is $57,544 , about 1% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Champaign, IL
Overall prices in Champaign, IL runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 90.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Champaign, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,190 |
| Utilities | $292 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $695 |
| Healthcare | $339 |
| Other goods and services | $543 |
| Estimated total | $3,561/mo |
Population
88,822
Median household income
$57,544
Census median rent
$1,103/mo
Rent as % of income
34.4%
Median age
27.1
Mean commute
15 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Illinois
How Champaign, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Champaign, IL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $2,996 | +152% | 26 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,897 | +59% | 12 |
| Naperville, IL | $2,304 | +94% | 12 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,144 | +80% | 12 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $1,916 | +61% | 11 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,215 | +2% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Champaign, IL?
The average rent in Champaign, IL is $1,190 per month, based on 82 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Champaign, IL?
The lowest available rent in Champaign, IL starts at $659 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Champaign, IL?
1-bedroom apartments in Champaign, IL average $1,263/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $800/mo across 24 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Champaign, IL?
2-bedroom apartments in Champaign, IL average $1,168/mo. Units start from $709/mo across 38 units currently listed.
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