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When Life Happens: Your Options for Ending a Rental Lease Early

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Champaign Overview

Located in Champaign County lies the town of Champaign, IL. This town shares the University of Illinois campus with its sister city Urbana. Filled with students there is always something interesting going on around the city. You will never get bored, living in one of our pretty apartments in Champaign.

What is the history of Champaign?

Founded in 1855, it was originally named West Urbana, but after the railroad company laid down two mile of tracks, the city obtained a city charter and was renamed after a county in Ohio, called Champaign.

How is the weather in Champaign?

Champaign has a humid continental climate, which means it can be hot, humid in the summer, and extremely cold in the winter months. Usually rainfall is distributed evenly throughout the year. The temperature for spring ranges between the high of 73 °F to the low of 30 °F, while Summer temperatures average high of 85 °F to the low of 60 °F. The temperature for fall lands between the high of 77 °F to the low of 32°F and Winter months see temperatures ranging from the high of 61 °F to the low of 18 °F.

How do I get around town?

Since Champaign is known as a campus town, wearing comfortable shoes for walking is necessary. Biking is also very popular around town and on campus. For those who want to sit back and relax, while getting to their destination, you have another option, the Champaign-Urbana Transit bus service. There is also Amtrak service, Greyhound Lines and Willard Airport, which has daily flights to O’Hare Airport in Chicago.

What is the Champaign commute like?

One of the major Interstates in Champaign is I-57, it happens to be the longest highways in Illinois. It bypass Champaign, meeting up with the other two major highways serving Champaign - I-72 and I-74. US Route 45 and 150, along with Illinois State Route 10 are connected in traveling through Champaign-Urbana.

What are the local media outlets?

The major paper for Champaign is The News-Gazette, it is distributed to 11 counties in East Central Illinois, it range reaches up to 45,000 subscribers. For college students, The Daily Illini is a free paper located at 250 locations around the city and has a distribution of 20,000 during the spring and fall semesters. If you want to do some listening instead of reading, you have a choice with a variety of stations including: WJEK, 95.3 FM - Adult contemporary, W221CK, 92.1 FM - Rock, WYXY, 99.1 FM - Country, WDWS, 1400 AM - News/Talk, WJCI, 1460 AM - Spanish Music.

Why live in Champaign, IL?

This town has a small town feel to it, because the ambiance of the place vibrates with friendliness and enthusiasm. Some think it is college students, who seem to bring so much energy to the place. You will experience so many things to do without even leaving the city. If you enjoy an upbeat atmosphere, you will be delighted in one of our Champaign apartments.

What Champaign landmarks should I see?

Opening its doors in 1921, The Virginia Theater has been a tourist attraction for many. The Ebertfest, is a festival dedication to Roger Ebert always sellout of tickets. The days include hosting films and lively discussions. Lincoln the Lawyer, is a bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln unveiled in July 3, 1927. It stands in the entrance of Carle Park and depicts a young Lincoln as a circuit lawyer. Both of these items are listed with the National Register of Historic Places.

What is there to do around Champaign?

Krannert Art Museum is always fun to visit and you get in free. Exhibits including Ancient Egyptian, African Art, Greek pottery, sculptures, as well as photographs are just a tip of the iceberg in what this homey museum have available for viewing. While you are in Champaign, you have a huge venue of restaurants to choose to eat in and Seven Saints is one of the best.

Any annual festivals or Champaign events to know?

The Taste of Champaign-Urbana is an outdoor summer festival, held annually in lovely West Side Park. Owners of local restaurants supply the residents and out-of-town visitors with an abundance of different cuisine. Singing artists in the entertainment field, along with artisans, craftspeople and the 3.14 “pie” run is a part of the day’s festivities. Parade of Lights, issues in the holiday season with floats, marching bands, free hot chocolate and the big guy himself, it all culminate to the lighting of the city’s Christmas Tree in the plaza.

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

You do not have to go far to your vacation spot, because it Urbana! Less than two miles away, you can check out Lincoln’s Square. There you will enjoy the produce the Farmer’s Market features every May to November. Sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon, and lettuce are a few of the items they bring in fresh from their fields every Saturday.

Where is the best place to move in Champaign?

" With the University of Illinois and Parkland College, you will always encounter some type of wonderful attraction. Because there are so many open places and parks, it is easy to participate in the activities of walking, biking and hiking. This town has something for everyone, including a perfect spot in the Southwest part of town, where you can live in one of our great Champaign apartments. "

Champaign, IL
Population: 88,029

Ranked #377

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Champaign, IL

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Champaign

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Champaign Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Champaign ranges from $525 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,151.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Champaign cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Champaign range from $775 to $3,200. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,355.

How expensive are Champaign Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 104 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Champaign on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $949 to $2,900 - averaging $1,493 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.