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Student Housing in Champaign, IL
$500/unit
Fees may apply506 E. White Champaign
$485/unit
Fees may apply59JOH
$575/unit
Fees may applyPfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026
$575/unit
Fees may applyTHE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN
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.