A double in a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign traditional hall costs $14,558 for 2026–27 with room and a 12-meal plan included, or $15,942 with the all-classic-meals plan. I could not find a verified rent figure for Urbana or Champaign, so private rental is left out.
Details come from the University of Illinois Housing cost page (new resident rates, 2026–27), checked on 23 October 2026. Rates are for both semesters, and room and meal plan are priced together.
Undergraduate residence hall rates, 2026–27 (room plus meal plan)
| Traditional hall, air-conditioned | 12 Classic + 15 Dining Dollars | All Classic Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $16,564 | $17,948 |
| Single with private bath | $17,204 | $18,588 |
| Double | $14,558 | $15,942 |
| Triple | $13,774 | $15,158 |
| Quad | $13,202 | $14,586 |
Halls without air conditioning (Leonard, Shelden, Taft, Van Doren) are cheaper: $14,116 for a double and $16,122 for a single on the 12-meal plan. Nugent, Bousfield and Wassaja Halls have their own price lists, with singles from $17,050 to $19,660 on the 12-meal plan. Living-learning communities add $350 a year.
University apartments (monthly, student rates)
| Apartment | Unfurnished | Furnished |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Downs, one bedroom | $750 | $810 |
| Orchard Downs, two bedroom | $800 | $860 |
| Orchard Downs remodelled, two bedroom | $900 | $1,010 |
| Goodwin-Green, one bedroom | $950 | Not offered |
| Goodwin-Green, sleeping room | Not offered | $685 |
| Ashton Woods, two bedroom | $820 | $930 |
Rent is charged per apartment, and roommates each pay half while sharing. The page does not say who is eligible for these apartments, so check with University Housing.
Private rental in Urbana and Champaign
Apartment List’s pages for Champaign and Urbana showed no rent figures, so I have quoted none. I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in Urbana-Champaign
How much do University of Illinois residence halls cost?
From $13,202 for a quad to $16,564 for a single in an air-conditioned traditional hall, including room and the 12-meal plan, for 2026–27.
Does the hall price include food?
Yes. The page prices room and meal plan together, with a choice of plans for each room type.
Comparing Midwest options? See our guides to student accommodation in West Lafayette, Chicago and Madison, or browse all US student accommodation guides.
Sources
All checked 23 October 2026.
