University Housing offers a variety of options for graduate students, students with families, faculty and staff, and upper-division undergraduates of the University. Three uniquely different apartment communities are available—all focused around enriching the academic development and enhancing the integration of a diverse student body into the campus community. We also offer short-term lease options in our apartments.
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As you complete your University Housing application, you will be asked for your preferences. Here are some unique opportunities to find your home on campus.
Orchard Downs
Located approximately one mile southeast from the center of campus, Orchard Downs is nestled in one of the largest green space areas in Champaign-Urbana. The University’s Arboretum, Hartley Gardens, and College of Veterinary Medicine are right next door. The community consists primarily of graduate students and their families with over 70 nationalities represented. Visiting scholars, guests of academic departments, faculty, and staff are all welcome in Orchard Downs, A World In One Community. Apply for an apartment at Orchard Downs.
Goodwin-Green
Goodwin-Green Apartments are centrally located at the corner of Goodwin Avenue and Green Street in Urbana, close to the heart of campus! Sleeping rooms and efficiency apartments come with some furniture. Efficiency and one-bedroom apartments come with full-sized kitchens. All apartments have private bathrooms. Goodwin-Green apartments are tailored to the housing needs of graduate students, faculty, and staff who are either single, married, or in a domestic partnership. Although children are welcome at Goodwin-Green, the apartment units are not designed for students or families with more than one young child. Apply for an apartment at Goodwin-Green.
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Apartment styles: sleep room furnished, efficiency furnished, large efficiency furnished, one-bedroom unfurnished (all have window air-conditioning units)
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Includes: water, trash, sewer, Internet, basic cable, steam heat, on-site parking for fee
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Floor plans, map, video tours
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The student perspective: See what residents say about living at Goodwin-Green
Ashton Woods
This air-conditioned, pet-friendly complex offers pleasant scenery in a quiet environment. Conveniently located southwest from the center of campus on First Street, it is adjacent to the Research Park and UI Employees Credit Union in Champaign. Ashton Woods offers spacious two-bedroom unfurnished apartments and limited furnished options. Located near the College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Law, Demirjian Golf Practice Facility, and the Assembly Hall, this community consists of a great mix of upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and staff. Apply for an apartment at Ashton Woods.
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Apartment styles: two-bedroom standard, two-bedroom upgrade, two-bedroom with galley kitchen, two-bedroom with open kitchen (all have central air-conditioning).
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NEW: Two-bedroom furnished apartments available—for additional information contact the Family & Graduate Housing office directly at (217) 333-5656.
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Includes: free on-site parking, water, trash, sewer, Internet, basic cable
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Floor plans, map, video tours