University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign

Champaign, IL

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University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign - Champaign, IL

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The pride of the Midwest

Public Research Urban Prestigious Top-Ranking Walkable Fighting Illini

Founded in 1867, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has grown into one of the nation's top research universities. Its large campus covers 1,783 acres between Urbana and Champaign and includes 17 schools and colleges. The Carnegie Foundation classifies UIUC as a university with very high research activity, and it is a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution. UIUC is ranked as one of the top universities in the world, with one of the world's top five engineering schools.

As part of the Big 10 Conference, the Fighting Illini participate in NCAA Division I, with nearly 30 championships since 1900. College football fans can cheer on the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium, while baseball fans can head to Illinois Field and basketball fans can cheer on the Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. The men's basketball team is ranked among the winningest teams in NCAA Division I.

When looking for apartments near UIUC, look in the neighborhoods of Campustown, Midtown, and Downtown Champaign, and Downtown Urbana. The campus is located between University Avenue and Kirby Avenue, east of Neil Street. Memorial Stadium is located between Peabody Drive and Kirby Drive, between 1st Street and 4th Street. The State Farm Center is located directly south of Memorial Stadium between Kirby Avenue and St. Marys Road.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Champaign, IL is $859 for a studio, $993 for one bedroom, $1,156 for two bedrooms, and $1,414 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Champaign has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 376 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $859/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 643 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $993/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 936 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,156/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,149 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,414/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

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

Airports

  • University of Illinois/Willard

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