Student Housing in Champaign, IL
$939+/unit
Fees may applyThe Tower at Third
$1,089+/unit
Fees may applyHERE Champaign
$1,055/unit
Fees may applyThe Rive Champaign
$1,079+/unit
Fees may apply309 Green
$799+/person
Fees may applyThe Suites at Third
$1,115+/unit
Fees may applyThe Dean Campustown
$920+/person
Fees may applyBurnham 310
$995+/unit
Fees may applyThe Peer
$905/person
Fees may applyLancaster Apartments
$869+/person
Fees may applyPacifica on Green
$1,625/unit
Fees may apply101 E Springfield Ave
$2,000/unit
Fees may apply320 N Neil St
$1,390+/unit
Fees may apply306 E White St
$1,170+/unit
Fees may apply111 E Healey St
$1,600/unit
Fees may apply509 S Elm St
$1,350+/unit
Fees may apply209 E University Ave
$1,210+/unit
Fees may apply305 E Daniel St
$795+/unit
Fees may apply60 E Green St
$740+/unit
Fees may apply811 W Hill St
$2,400/unit
Fees may apply622 W Healey St
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About Student Housing in Champaign
Champaign, Illinois sits right next to Urbana, and together the twin cities wrap around the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and its tens of thousands of students. The heart of student life is Campustown, the dense stretch along Green Street packed with student housing and everything within walking distance, just south of the Main Quad. Campus anchors the area with the open lawns of the Quad and green space at Washington Park, while Illini athletics keep the gamedays loud. Students spread across both cities, from Campustown and Downtown Champaign to the quieter tree-lined streets of West Urbana that run straight into campus. The two downtowns give you nightlife, arts, and a real city feel without the big-city grind.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Champaign
Campustown
Centered on Green Street, the busiest student area, walkable and steps from the Quad for people who want to be in the thick of it.
West Urbana
The leafy 'state streets' area that runs right into campus and suits students who want older homes and quieter blocks.
Downtown Champaign
Offers a more grown-up city vibe with arts and nightlife, a quick bus ride from campus.
Getting Around Champaign as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Champaign.
Public Transit
Champaign-Urbana is a transit town, and as a U of I student you ride the MTD buses fare-free with your i-Card. The system runs more than 20 routes and over 2,000 stops across Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy, so you can live a good distance from campus and still get there fast. A car isn't necessary for student life here, and many skip one given how strong the bus coverage is. The fare-free pass makes transit the default for most students.
Walking and Biking
Campustown along Green Street is extremely walkable, with class, food, and housing stacked together. Biking is popular too, since the area is flat and the cities have built out lanes and paths. The compact core makes walking the obvious choice near campus. Cyclists have a steadily expanding network of lanes to use.
Parking
A car isn't necessary for student life here, and many skip one given how strong the bus coverage is, though it can be useful for big grocery runs or trips out of town. Parking near Campustown is limited and competitive. The outer neighborhoods offer easier parking. Most students weigh the cost of a car against the fare-free transit.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Champaign
Common questions from students searching for housing.
It ranges with location and roommates. Per-person rooms in shared units often land around $700-$1,000 per month, while individual studios and one-bedrooms in Campustown or Downtown Champaign frequently run $900-$1,400. The closer to Green Street, the higher the figure tends to climb.
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