Average Rent in Champaign IL
2 apartment buildings, 2 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,082/mo
Cheapest
$1,067/mo
Properties
2
Units
2
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 properties in Champaign IL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Champaign IL Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Roland Realty
901 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
RDI Properties
101 W Vine St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roland Realty 901 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA | $1,067 | $1,082 | -- | 4.1 | 2 |
| 2 | RDI Properties 101 W Vine St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.8 | 0 |
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Champaign IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Champaign IL is $1,082 per month, based on 2 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,067 at Roland Realty to $1,067 at Roland Realty.
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 $1,082/mo. At the local median household income of $57,544, that works out to 23% 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 2% below 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
$43,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,082/mo.
Comfortable income
$52,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,067/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.
Median household income in Champaign IL is $57,544 , about 11% 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) | $1,082 |
| Utilities | $292 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $695 |
| Healthcare | $339 |
| Other goods and services | $543 |
| Estimated total | $3,453/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 | $3,113 | +188% | 24 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,889 | +75% | 12 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,126 | +96% | 12 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,235 | +14% | 11 |
| Bloomington, IL | $1,110 | +3% | 11 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $1,998 | +85% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Champaign IL?
The average rent in Champaign IL is $1,082 per month, based on 2 units across 2 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 $1,067 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 $1,082/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,067/mo across 2 units tracked.
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