Cheap Homes for Rent in Urbana, IL from $700 (39 Rentals)

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property at 609 W White St

$850 - $900

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

609 W White St

ChampaignIL61820
property at 907 E California Ave

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

907 E California Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

907 E California Ave
UrbanaIL61801
property at 713 W Church St

$900 - $950

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 5

713 W Church St

ChampaignIL61820

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property at 514 S Elm St

$925

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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514 S Elm St

ChampaignIL61820

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property at 209 W Eureka St

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

209 W Eureka St

ChampaignIL61820

Urbana, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Urbana Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Urbana, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at 305JOH in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood priced from $499. Parker Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $499. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Urbana apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
305JOHSpacious 4 Bed/3 Bath Apartment on the corner o...4BR,3BA$499
Parker Glen1Bdrm1BR,1BA$499
THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$600
1002SECFall 2026 Leasing – 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$699
Windcrest Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Urbana Estates1x1Urbana Estates1BR,1BA$800
58 E Healey58 E Healey - 3091BR,1BA$825
Aspen CourtThe Beech1BR,1BA$847
University ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Prairie Green Apartment Homes2 x 12BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Urbana, IL

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Urbana area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2.5 bath Model at 200 Vine St in the starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Urbana apartment is the D1 Model at Campus Circle Urbana starting at $919 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Urbana apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
200 Vine St2 Bedroom/2.5 bath2BR,2BA$1.07
Campus Circle UrbanaD14BR,4BA$0.65
201 S Busey Ave201 S Busey Ave - 22BR,1BA$1.10
59JOH4 Bedroom Apartment @ First & John: Available N...4BR,3BA$0.46
Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026Shared Apartment Individual Lease1BR,1BA$0.58
Campus OaksFloorplan A - Price per person4BR,2BA$0.75
The Linc Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.88
The Courtyard on Randolph2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Prairie Green Apartment Homes2 x 12BR,1BA$1.02
Capstone QuartersTwo Bedroom Select2BR,2BA$0.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Urbana

What type of rentals are currently available in Urbana?

There are currently 602 Apartments for Rent in Urbana, IL with pricing that ranges from $499 to $3,800. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Urbana ranging from $700 to $6,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Urbana?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Urbana ranges from $700 to $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,800.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Urbana?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Urbana range from $600 to $2,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,097 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $635.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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