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Champaign-Urbana vs Portland-South Portland

Fair Market Rent Comparison — HUD 2025 Data

Quick Answer

Champaign-Urbana is 50% cheaper for renters. A 2-bedroom rents for $764/mo vs $1,145/mo in Portland-South Portland — saving $4,572/year.

Rent by Unit Size

Unit SizeChampaign-UrbanaPortland-South PortlandDifference
Studio$503$765$262
1 Bedroom$642$906$264
2 Bedrooms$764$1,145$381
3 Bedrooms$1,017$1,402$385
4 Bedrooms$1,103$1,638$535
Median Income$49,808$58,824$9,016

Champaign-Urbana

Studio
$503/mo
1 BR
$642/mo
2 BR
$764/mo
3 BR
$1,017/mo
4 BR
$1,103/mo
Median Income
$49,808/yr
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Portland-South Portland

Studio
$765/mo
1 BR
$906/mo
2 BR
$1,145/mo
3 BR
$1,402/mo
4 BR
$1,638/mo
Median Income
$58,824/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Champaign-Urbana or Portland-South Portland cheaper to rent in?
Champaign-Urbana is cheaper — a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $764/mo vs $1,145/mo in Portland-South Portland. That's $381/mo or $4,572/year more expensive in Portland-South Portland (50% higher).
What is the 2-bedroom rent in Champaign-Urbana vs Portland-South Portland?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Champaign-Urbana is $764/month. In Portland-South Portland, a 2-bedroom FMR is $1,145/month.
How do incomes compare between Champaign-Urbana and Portland-South Portland?
The median household income in Champaign-Urbana is $49,808/year. In Portland-South Portland it is $58,824/year. Portland-South Portland has the higher median income.
What is the studio rent in Champaign-Urbana vs Portland-South Portland?
A studio apartment Fair Market Rent in Champaign-Urbana is $503/mo. In Portland-South Portland it is $765/mo.