3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Urbana, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Urbana, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +1% higher than the citywide median of $1,348 and +36% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $842 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,190 |
| 3 | Dixon | $1,210 |
| 4 | East Peoria | $1,220 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,230 |
| 6 | Danville | $1,230 |
| 7 | Quincy | $1,230 |
| 8 | Swansea | $1,243 |
| 9 | Peoria Heights | $1,270 |
| 10 | Rantoul | $1,270 |
| 11 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 12 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 14 | Moline | $1,320 |
| 15 | Peoria | $1,340 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $3,390 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $3,250 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $3,200 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 8 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,970 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,950 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Urbana.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Urbana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 6.3 mi | $1,607 | +$252 (+19%) |
| Savoy, IL | 7.1 mi | $1,310 | $-45 (-3%) |
| Rantoul, IL | 13.4 mi | $1,270 | $-85 (-6%) |
| Danville, IL | 37.8 mi | $1,230 | $-125 (-9%) |
| Charleston, IL | 42 mi | $1,230 | $-125 (-9%) |
| Bloomington, IL | 59.4 mi | $1,450 | +$95 (+7%) |
| Decatur, IL | 60.2 mi | $1,310 | $-45 (-3%) |
| Kankakee, IL | 71.1 mi | $1,510 | +$155 (+11%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 73.4 mi | $1,233 | $-122 (-9%) |
| Bradley, IL | 74.2 mi | $1,720 | +$365 (+27%) |
| Bourbonnais, IL | 76.9 mi | $1,850 | +$495 (+37%) |
| West Lafayette, IN | 86.1 mi | $1,400 | +$45 (+3%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Urbana — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Urbana?
As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Urbana, Illinois is $1,355 per month. This is +1% higher than the citywide median of $1,348.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Urbana?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,200 ($4,517/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.06/hour at a full-time job.
Is Urbana expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Urbana's 3-bedroom median of $1,355 is +36% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Urbana rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Urbana ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Urbana?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Savoy ($1,310), Rantoul ($1,270), Danville ($1,230).