1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Champaign, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Champaign, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,410 and +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Champaign
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Champaign
Compare Champaign's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $646 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Marion | $780 |
| 10 | Normal | $790 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $800 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Champaign.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Champaign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savoy, IL | 5 mi | $850 | $-190 (-18%) |
| Rantoul, IL | 15.8 mi | $646 | $-394 (-38%) |
| Charleston, IL | 42.6 mi | $720 | $-320 (-31%) |
| Danville, IL | 44.1 mi | $770 | $-270 (-26%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 53.8 mi | $840 | $-200 (-19%) |
| Decatur, IL | 54.2 mi | $800 | $-240 (-23%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 73.2 mi | $870 | $-170 (-16%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 78.2 mi | $810 | $-230 (-22%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 79.1 mi | $1,070 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Washington, IL | 88.6 mi | $830 | $-210 (-20%) |
| West Lafayette, IN | 92.1 mi | $970 | $-70 (-7%) |
| Crawfordsville, IN | 95.2 mi | $754 | $-286 (-28%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Champaign — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Champaign?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Champaign, Illinois is $1,040 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,410.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Champaign?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,600 ($3,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Champaign expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Champaign's 1-bedroom median of $1,040 is +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Champaign rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Champaign ranks #35 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Champaign?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Savoy ($850), Rantoul ($646), Charleston ($720).