What is the average apartment size in Urbana?

The average size for a Urbana, IL apartment is 854 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Urbana?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Urbana is $1,423 per month, a 9.59% increase from last year’s average of $1,299.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Urbana?

In Urbana, studios rent for $861 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,012 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,293 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,706 per month

What is the average apartment size in Urbana?

The typical apartment in Urbana offers about 854 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Urbana?

Studio apartments in Urbana average 452 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 631 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 849 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,034 sq. ft.

Urbana, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Urbana?

The typical rent budget in Urbana ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Urbana?

In Urbana, 65% of households rent while 35% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Urbana is $1,423, a 9.59% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,299.

Studio Apartments at $861 offer the most budget-friendly option with 452 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 631 square feet for $1,012, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,293 offer 849 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,034 sq ft) for $1,706, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Urbana, IL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,423	854 sq. ft.
Studio	$861	452 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,012	631 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,293	849 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,706	1,034 sq. ft.

Urbana, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Urbana, IL have increased by 9.59% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,299 to $1,423.

What's the typical rent budget in Urbana, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Urbana, IL (46%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Urbana, IL?

10,721 or 65% of the households in Urbana, IL are renter-occupied while 5,704 or 35% are owner-occupied.

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How Urbana Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Urbana	$1,423
Chicago	$2,432
Oak Park	$2,213
Evanston	$2,568
Rockford	$1,252
Skokie	$2,128
Peoria	$1,218
Aurora	$1,865
Naperville	$2,082
Waukegan	$1,365
Dekalb	$1,105
Champaign	$1,688

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Urbana apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.