University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Must-Stay List
Updated on June 23, 2025
Top 01
Exclusive Offer
Seven07
3.8 (11 reviews)
Reason: UIUC Green Street Apartment·10 minutes to UIUC·Independent laundry and drying·Urban student residence
From US$986/month
US$1,019
0.65 mi from school, 19 min walk
Top 02
The Dean Campustown
4.5 (38 reviews)
Reason: 20-year-old luxury apartment with a gym and swimming pool. Located on Green Street, it takes no more than 15 minutes to walk to various colleges.
From US$1,093/month
US$1,100
0.55 mi from school, 14 min walk
Top 03
Campus Circle
4.6 (198 reviews)
Reason: Excellent accommodation for Chinese students·10 minutes to Polytechnic·Double-decker gym·Surrounded by public transportation and restaurants
From US$952/month
US$959
1.07 mi from school, 22 min by transit, 7 min by car
Top 04
209 E. University Ave Champaign IL
Reason: Located on the west side of the Institute of Technology, it is a 10-minute walk to the campus; it takes 15 minutes by bus to the School of Business for convenient shopping. It is within a 10-minute walk to Far East Supermarket and County Market. There is a restaurant downstairs with complete furniture and indoor washing and drying.
From US$1,342/month
US$1,350
1.08 mi from school, 20 min by transit, 8 min by car
Top 05
Pacifica on Green
5.0 (4 reviews)
Reason: 23-year-old new apartment, 5 minutes walk to Huaxia Supermarket, spacious apartment, diverse choices, Chinese service at the front desk
From US$838/month
US$839
0.96 mi from school, 18 min by transit, 6 min by car
Top 06
Burnham 310
4.5 (13 reviews)
Reason: The building is very tall and has a good view and lighting. It is equipped with a gym. Downstairs is the county market and bus station. It is convenient for living and is a 10-minute walk to the Institute of Technology.
From US$953/month
US$960
0.85 mi from school, 20 min by transit, 6 min by car
Top 07
Octave
4.3 (21 reviews)
Reason: Octave is an apartment built in 2019, with 7 floors and 200 units. The apartment is furnished with indoor washing and drying, and there is a bus stop downstairs. County Market is only a 2-minute walk away. The room is fully furnished, with a bed, desk, wardrobe, sofa, coffee table, end table, TV, etc., as well as a full set of kitchen equipment with refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, oven, stove, etc. Each unit has an independent washing and drying machine. It is close to the country market and Far East Supermarket for convenient living.
From US$743/month
US$850
0.94 mi from school, 17 min by transit, 7 min by car
Top 08
The Retreat at Illinois
4.3 (22 reviews)
Reason: American-style townhouse, Queen bed, spacious environment, accessible by public transportation, utilities included in rent
From US$612/month
US$619
1.16 mi from school, 23 min by transit, 8 min by car
Top 09
Illini Tower
4.8 (4 reviews)
Reason: UIUC freshmen's choice · Two walking streets · Meals and fitness included · 24h security · Luxurious student community
From US$1,150/month
0.42 mi from school, 14 min walk
Top 10
103 E. Healey St Champaign IL
4.3 (6 reviews)
Reason: the building is new, with indoor washing and drying, high cost performance, close to the institute of technology, furnished, with parking lot, miscellaneous charges include garbage disposal, sewage treatment, water, and internet fees. the building is located close to green street, with convenient transportation, and complete internal electrical appliances.
From US$1,842/month
US$1,850
0.87 mi from school, 18 min by transit, 6 min by car