1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Urbana, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Urbana, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,249 and +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Urbana
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 Urbana
Compare Urbana'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 Urbana.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Urbana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 6.3 mi | $1,040 | +$165 (+19%) |
| Savoy, IL | 7.1 mi | $850 | $-25 (-3%) |
| Rantoul, IL | 13.4 mi | $646 | $-229 (-26%) |
| Danville, IL | 37.8 mi | $770 | $-105 (-12%) |
| Charleston, IL | 42 mi | $720 | $-155 (-18%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 59.4 mi | $840 | $-35 (-4%) |
| Decatur, IL | 60.2 mi | $800 | $-75 (-9%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 71.1 mi | $870 | $-5 (-1%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 73.4 mi | $810 | $-65 (-7%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 76.9 mi | $1,070 | +$195 (+22%) |
| West Lafayette, IN | 86.1 mi | $970 | +$95 (+11%) |
| Crawfordsville, IN | 89 mi | $754 | $-121 (-14%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Urbana — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Urbana?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Urbana, Illinois is $875 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,249.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Urbana?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,000 ($2,917/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.83/hour at a full-time job.
Is Urbana expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Urbana's 1-bedroom median of $875 is +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Urbana rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Urbana ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Urbana?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Savoy ($850), Rantoul ($646), Danville ($770).