2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Urbana, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Urbana, Illinois as of August 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $1,253 and +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $670 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | Quincy | $950 |
| 6 | Macomb | $960 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $980 |
| 8 | Rantoul | $980 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 10 | Decatur | $995 |
| 11 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 12 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 13 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 14 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 15 | Pontoon Beach | $1,014 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 3 | Barrington | $2,640 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 12 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 14 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 15 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Urbana.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Urbana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 6.3 mi | $1,233 | +$193 (+19%) |
| Savoy, IL | 7.1 mi | $1,010 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Rantoul, IL | 13.4 mi | $980 | $-60 (-6%) |
| Mahomet, IL | 17.6 mi | $1,290 | +$250 (+24%) |
| Danville, IL | 37.8 mi | $1,010 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Charleston, IL | 42 mi | $930 | $-110 (-11%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 59.4 mi | $1,085 | +$45 (+4%) |
| Decatur, IL | 60.2 mi | $995 | $-45 (-4%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 71.1 mi | $1,140 | +$100 (+10%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 73.4 mi | $1,023 | $-17 (-2%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 76.9 mi | $1,400 | +$360 (+35%) |
| West Lafayette, IN | 86.1 mi | $1,160 | +$120 (+12%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Urbana — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Urbana?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Urbana, Illinois is $1,040 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $1,253.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Urbana?
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 Urbana expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Urbana's 2-bedroom median of $1,040 is +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Urbana rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Urbana ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Urbana?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Savoy ($1,010), Rantoul ($980), Danville ($1,010).