Student.com has made it quicker and easier for you to find and book student accommodation in Champaign-Urbana. We are the world’s largest marketplace for student accommodation and currently lists numerous accommodations in the city. We offer different types of housing options, whether you’re looking to share with friends or live on your own, we can help find something great! Compare your options and if you have any questions, just let us know. Our booking consultants will be happy to help and answer any questions you might have. Just give us a call or talk to us via live chat.

Explore Champaign-Urbana

A buzzing student city, Champaign-Urbana combines small-town character with amazing live music and the best of college sports. Discover masterpieces from all over the world at Krannert Art Museum, fill up on popcorn while watching cult classics at the Art Theater, or dance the night away to the sounds of your favorite band at the Illini Union’s Courtyard Café. De-stress after a long week in the peaceful gardens of the university arboretum, or fire up the grill with your friends at the purpose-built BBQ areas in Illini Grove. On-campus, the Main Quad is the place to be between classes - bring your books to study, people watch with friends, or take a moment to simply enjoy a well-deserved relaxed time.

Student living in Champaign-Urbana

Located at the heart of Illinois is a city fuelled by students and full of potential for academic and creative fulfillment, where you can’t help but feel like you’re part of something special. Enjoy the array of amazing green spaces and parks everywhere you turn. Take advantage of being a Fighting Illini and bring full passion to an exciting basketball game or cheer for the Illini football team at Memorial Stadium. Champaign-Urbana is one of the best-ranked universities in the US due to its diverse, micro-metropolitan community known for its urban yet small-town affordability, accessibility, safety and friendliness amenities.  

Universities in Champaign-Urbana

Become a member of the UIUC family when you sing along to the Altgeld Hall bells as they chime the university fight song and pay homage to the Alma Mater statue on Green Street. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is most highly known for its rigorous engineering program and its prestigious reputation amongst sports divisions. UIUC’s Greek lifestyle reputation is highly ranked nationwide. 

Parkland College is another well-known higher education institution in the area. The two-year public community college enrolls approximately 18,000 students per year and hosts many clubs and organizations that provide students with opportunities for volunteerism, leadership development and experience.

Frequently asked questions

How can I apply for student housing in Champaign-Urbana?

Booking student accommodation in Champaign-Urbana is easy and free with Student.com.

Once you figure out the dates you’ll need the accommodation in Champaign-Urbana, you can then find the right property for you by using the filters to compare and the map function to check the locations of the different properties. First, you don’t have to worry about the costs of using our helpful services. Student.com does not charge you anything for this service: you’ll only need to pay the rent to the property you end up selecting.

First, you can click “view rooms” on a property you are interested in. After you’ve found your preferred student housing, choose the room type you’d like to live in and click “Enquire” to create an account and you will have a booking consultant reach out to you shortly to help you confirm the best option specifically for you.

What room types are available?

We offer three different types of rooms.

In the Shared Rooms, two or more people sleep in separate beds in the same bedroom. Additional living spaces such as the living room, kitchen and bathroom are all shared as well.

In a Private Room, you’ll have a bedroom all to yourself. Depending on the property, your bathroom might be private or shared, while all other living spaces are shared with tenants from other rooms.

If you rent the Entire Place, you won’t have to share any living spaces or amenities with anyone as your bedroom and all the other facilities in your apartment will be just for you.

How do I pay my rent?

We will provide you all the needed payment details once you’ve decided on your accommodation. You’ll pay the rent directly to the landlord and won’t have to pay anything to Student.com. Usually, you can pay your rent to the landlord either by bank transfer or with a credit or debit card.

What bills are included in the rent?

It depends on the property you rent. However, in most cases, bills are included in the total cost of our student residence. Different landlords may have different terms though, so it’s always best to check if this is the case with the property you are looking to book. Our booking consultants will be able to give you more information on specific properties.

Can you arrange a viewing for me?

Yes, we can arrange a viewing for you if you want one and if you will be in Champaign-Urbana before your move-in date. We have excellent photos and videos of many of the properties we list though, so they can already give you a very good idea of what each property is like.

What if I didn’t get an answer to my question here?

If you have any other questions, you can check our FAQ page or contact one of our booking consultants by calling or via live chat. They are always happy to help!