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Champaign, IL

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Home of the Fighting Illini and hub of the Silicon Prairie.

Affordable College Bike-Friendly Live Music Arts Family-Friendly Sports

Located at the intersection of Interstates 57, 72, and 74 in east central Illinois, Champaign deftly skirts the line between small town and college town. The University of Illinois largely defines the city, with nearly 45,000 students enrolled (the city’s population totals around 85,000); as a result, Champaign is home to a growing sector of tech startups and other entrepreneurial endeavors growing out of the university’s research community and recent graduates. The rental market includes a number of highly affordable options, including many apartments under $600 per month. Expect your schedule to be packed with community events when you live in Champaign, from the popular and wide-ranging Boneyard arts festival to the Sweetcorn Festival in neighboring Urbana. As the hometown of late movie critic Roger Ebert, Champaign’s historic Virginia Theatre hosts an annual film festival in his honor.

While areas near campus and Downtown tend to be bustling with activity more often than not, it’s easy to find a more tranquil suburban atmosphere in areas further west, especially around the Champaign Country Club and Centennial Park.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Champaign, IL is $858 for a studio, $981 for one bedroom, $1,192 for two bedrooms, and $1,454 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Champaign has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$981/month
652 Sq Ft
House
$1,790/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,606/month
693 Sq Ft
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Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

65

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

384 Students

6
out of 10

Kenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

344 Students

6
out of 10

International Prep Academy

Public

Grades K-8

568 Students

5
out of 10

Stratton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

476 Students

5
out of 10

Robeson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

458 Students

5
out of 10

International Prep Academy

Public

Grades K-8

568 Students

5
out of 10

Edison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

699 Students

4
out of 10

Franklin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

677 Students

4
out of 10

Jefferson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

738 Students

3
out of 10

Actions Program

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,597 Students

5
out of 10

Centennial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,444 Students

5
out of 10

Actions Program

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Novak Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Staerkel Planetarium
  • Orpheum Children's Science Museum
  • Anita Purves Nature Center
  • University of Illinois Arboretum
  • Meadowbrook Park and Interpretive Center

Airports

  • University of Illinois/Willard

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