603 E High St, Urbana, IL 61801
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$1,300/mo

$1,500 deposit, available now
Original price: $1,350
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 945 sqft
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 945 sqft

603 E High St, Urbana, IL 61801

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Home Highlights

Pets
No
Listed
14 days ago
Climate Control
Forced Air, Central & Central Air

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 603 E High St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Location, Location, Location

This rarely available DUPLEX unit is located in the Historic East Urbana neighborhood, offering convenient walking or biking access to the UIUC campus, Urbana Market at the Square, the library, downtown Urbana, grocery stores, and parks.
~ Walkable with sidewalks and street lights; bike-friendly streets.
~ Statistical note: Graduate, Doctoral, and post-doctoral students or researchers have occupied this unit for 25 of the past 32 years.

Seeking a single individual to occupy this space.
Qualified couples will be considered.

The ideal tenant has:
~ Monthly income at least 3x the rent
~ Clean eviction report
~ Excellent credit score
~ Positive reference checks from past landlords
- NO PETS ALLOWED
- NO SMOKING PROPERTY (No smoking is allowed in or near the premises)
- Last month's rent and security deposit are due at the lease signing.

- This is one unit in a Duplex building
- Quiet neighborhood
- Low-traffic street
- Two spacious bedrooms with ceiling lights/fans
- Hardwood flooring in the living room, bedrooms, and hallway
- 1 bath with shower/tub and large storage
- Full dry concrete basement, laundry sink, storage
- Quiet neighborhood
- Low-traffic street
- Unfurnished (some furniture provided)
- Appliances -gas range, refrigerator, washer and dryer
- Central A/C and natural gas forced-air heating
- Eat-in kitchen
- Living room w/pocket doors
- Large backyard, vegetable garden plot available
- On-street parking
- Tenant responsible for all utilities, trash, sewer, lawn/yard care, and
snow/ice removal
- Electronic payments accepted

Nearby locations:
Police and fire station - 3 blocks
Green bus line - 1 block
Illini Union, 1401 W Green St, UIUC - 1.6 mi
Farmer's Market- 3 blocks
Common Ground Food Co-op and Lincoln Square Mall - 4 blocks
Schnuck's Grocery Plaza - 4 blocks
Downtown Urbana restaurants and nightlife - 7 blocks
Urbana Public Library - 5 blocks
Victory Park (playground, basketball and tennis courts, picnic shelter, etc.) - 4 blocks
Blair Park (playground, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, picnic shelter)

Tenant responsible for all utilities, including gas and electricity, internet, UCSD bill, and trash removal. Non-smoking property. No pets.
Renters insurance required.
Last month's rent and security deposit are due at the lease signing.

Details for 603 E High St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Central
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Days on Market

Days on Market: 14 days on Trulia

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: nowDeposit: $1,500
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Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
  • Base rent
    $1,300/mo
Required one-time fees
  • Security deposit
    $1,500
  • Application fee
    Contact for details
  • Administrative fee
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Pricing is subject to change. All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may include additional mandatory or optional fees. Please consult the community manager for a complete breakdown of all rental costs.
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Around this home

What Locals Say about Urbana

At least 220 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 54 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Mrsec46
    "Everyone is pretty much good people in my neighborhood and we have a good mix of all nationalities "
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  • Brianna wells
    "Block party’s for the community at the local park. Neighbor will go around and cut long time living home owners yards for them."
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  • Mrsec46
    "I’ve lived here in this area about 35 years with 5 being here presently in Urbana. This area has predominantly home owners and families. The neighbors are very nice and friendly "
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  • Jl.jackson1005
    "My commute is often comprised of use of I74. My proximity to the highway makes for ease of use and access to all amenities."
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  • Keriana Robinson
    "I don’t know what they would want get them something fun for them add some treats in the dog park or anything "
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  • Laurj
    "We have Occasional block parties, neighborhood holiday party, and we participate in the neighborhood watch group for our city. Each year the police send out a representative to meet with us and give us relevant tips for safety."
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  • Laurj
    "Our little area is a mix of retirees, empty nesters and young families. People are friendly. We have a neighborhood watch group in place. Children could walk to schools."
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  • Laurj
    "Neighborhood has easy access to bus services and is within walking distances for schools. Most people do rely on their cars for transportation though."
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  • Laurj
    "Neighborhood has been changing from older families to younger families with children. Safe area for children to play outside."
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  • Kristinakblack
    "Nice sidewalks for walking dogs. Nice streetlamps for walking at night. fairly quiet neighborhood. Park nearby with nice trees."
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  • Mack
    "Very simple. I walk and bike most places. The city needs an upgrade. Some areas have had attention. It feels like the city government should give incentive to people to clean up yards and refurbish houses. Painting programs and community garbage hauling days would be a good start. "
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  • Kristen
    "There is easy access to public transportation. I drive a vehicle but am also within walkable distance to nearby shops. "
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  • Cgaddis70
    "Greta! An quiet community . Friendly neighborhood and very little crime . I enjoy living in Urbana !"
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  • Grhues
    "The email list serve is full of helpful neighborly advice, free plants and good discussions about neighborhood issues. The area trends liberal which I love. "
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  • Kristinakblack
    "Fairly Quiet area. Lots of people walking their dogs or walking with children riding bikes or pulled in wagons. Park with playground equipment only 3 or 4 blocks away. "
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  • Dominick W.
    "I drive but Urbana has a great bus system there are the new bikes you pay to ride everywhere in the community Lyft and Uber is Pretty safe here that’s taken over the cab companies out of business because their considered safer and quicker "
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  • Pamela H.
    "It’s great!!! It’s quiet and there aren’t a lot of people that hang around outside. I can go outside at any time and walk my dog. "
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  • Kimberly C.
    "there are some wonderful parks here and lots of big beautiful tress that shade the streets, a wonderful library, and a community pool"
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  • Leekzulu
    "I live less than a mile from my job. I chose to walk however the bus stop is less than 100ft from my front door. "
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  • Cubschick39
    "It's a quiet neighborhood, great for walking, running, riding bikes. People wave at you when they see you out even if they dont know you. Families and retired people mostly in the community."
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  • Kdixon1391@yahoo.com
    "Close to a big box store, drug stores, gas stations, but relatively quiet, our street is not busy. Also, well established neighborhood. Not very transient."
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  • Roseanna B.
    "Lots of parks and nice pathways for dog walking. Very dog active community. "
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  • K.a3e.garris
    "Dogs and or any pets are not welcome in my direct community unless they are service animals. But there is a dog park less than a mile away for those living in neighborhoods in surrounding areas."
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  • Jordanducey1129
    "Pretty quiet for the most part. I like all the mature trees and the dog park is just down the road. The park and pool are also within Walking distance."
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  • Jordanducey1129
    "There is a dog park down the road from where I live and there are very friendly dog owners. It seems like everyone has a dog! This is a very dog-friendly community."
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  • Renewahl20
    "Good neighborhood for riding bikes. Lots of trees. Buses pick up children to go to school. Neighborhood watch. "
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  • Jl j.
    "I have lived here for five years and the neighborhood is above average. There are some contingencies I could do without but it’s ok"
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  • Candace P.
    "There is nothing unique about this neighborhood. I don't really like it. my neighbors are too loud. "
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  • Jenny F.
    "It’s large mature trees, parks, schools and a laid back vibe, I feel safe walking during the day or night. "
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  • Jenny F.
    "I’ve lived in Urbana for 40 years and this neighborhood is safe and very kid friendly. Close to stores and gas stations."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 14, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,300
Price decreased by 4%
Jul 14, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,350
Sep 1, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,195
Aug 18, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,195
Price decreased by 4%
May 26, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,250

Frequently asked questions about 603 E High St

  • What income do you need to rent 603 E High St?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $45K per year to rent 603 E High St in Urbana, IL at $1,300/mo.
  • How does the rent for 603 E High St compare to similar 2-bedroom houses in Urbana?
    603 E High St in Urbana, IL rents in line with the area average for 2-bedroom houses in Urbana ($1,300/mo).
  • What are the closest schools to 603 E High St?
    The closest schools to 603 E High St in Urbana, IL are Leal Elementary School (rated 5/10), Urbana High School (rated 2/10), Urbana Middle School (rated 3/10).
  • What do residents say about Urbana?
    Residents describe Urbana, IL as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See apartments for rent in Urbana, IL.
  • Does 603 E High St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 603 E High St in Urbana, IL has in-unit laundry.

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$46,800 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

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603 E High St, Urbana, IL is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 945 sqft single-family home. 603 E High St was listed for rent for $1,300/month on Jul 14, 2026.