Apartments at University of Illinois

 

The University of Illinois campus and surrounding neighborhoods provide the ideal collegiate setting for the school's 40,000+ students. Housing choices range from on-campus apartments near classrooms, to high-rise units in Campus Town, to Victorian-style homes divided into charming apartments on North Campus, to houses in one of the country's most beautiful neighborhoods, West Urbana. No matter what their tastes, every student can find a University of Illinois apartment to call home.

Campus
Many of the on-campus apartments in Urbana are nestled among university buildings and campus eateries, making it one of the most convenient—and sought after—areas in Champaign-Urbana. Providing incredible access to the Quad, the Music Building, Campus Rec East, and the School of Nursing, perhaps the biggest draw in this Urbana neighborhood is the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, which has been named one of the best performing arts centers in the country. This area is energized by the thousands of students who live here.

Campustown
Students who enjoy being able to walk out their door and quickly arrive at their favorite eatery, shop, or nightclub love living in Campustown. The area surrounding the Campustown center, Green Street, is populated by students who want it all: the perfect mix of city living while still within easy walking distance of classes. Green Street is home to Cold Stone Creamery, Starbucks, Chipotle, Flat Top Grill, Noodles & Company, and many other popular businesses, including a wonderful selection of international restaurants.

North Campus
North Campus apartments are close enough to the main campus for any University of Illinois student, but it's engineering students who typically flock to North Campus and its proximity to the Beckman Institute. Located between the major thoroughfares of University Avenue to the north and Main Street to the south, living in this area provides great accessibility to both campus and the rest of Champaign-Urbana. Non-students also enjoy this area and its proximity to campus, Campustown, Krannert Center, and Downtown Urbana. Also part of North Campus is the newly redeveloped Burnham District, home to a new County Market grocery store.

 

Downtown Champaign
Champaign's downtown district has recently undergone an incredible revitalization effort that has returned it to the center of city life. New buildings have gone up, and historic buildings with turn-of-the-century architecture have had their facades restored and condominiums built on their second floors, above the popular restaurants, bars, and shops that line the city streets. The booming nightlife is the envy of many larger communities.

Downtown Urbana
Brimming with the energy of a classic downtown area, Downtown Urbana provides all the benefits associated with cosmopolitan living, without the big-city hassles. The nightlife and restaurants are just steps away, and the Urbana Free Library ranks in the top 1% of libraries nationwide. Lincoln Square Mall and the outdoors Farmer's Market it hosts throughout much of the year are also major attractions. Apartments located downtown are typically highly sought after, particularly in some of the newer metro-style buildings.

West Urbana
A community that residents enjoy living and working in, the West Urbana neighborhood was recently honored for its sustainability efforts and selected as one of 10 Great Neighborhoods in America for 2007 by the American Planning Association. This is truly an incredible designation, as the other nine neighborhoods are made up of famous areas like Pike Place Market neighborhood in Seattle and North Beach in San Francisco. One reason West Urbana was because commuters walk, bike, or use public transportation instead of their cars at a percentage that's about triple the national average. The neighborhood was also recognized for its "inviting neighborhood spaces," such as Carle Park, and its focus on maintaining a high quality of life.