HERE Champaign is a 24-storey luxury student housing tower at 308 E Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820, built in 2015 and serving primarily University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) students. The building has 143 fully furnished apartments in two and four-bedroom bi-level (two-floor townhouse-style) layouts, with starting rates around $899 per bed per month for the 2026/27 cycle. That figure is the genuinely surprising one. The average 1-bedroom apartment in Champaign rents for roughly $1,014, which means HERE's entry-level luxury units start below the city's general apartment market.

That alone makes HERE worth understanding properly, but it is the bi-level apartment design that residents typically remember. This is a guide to both: what HERE Champaign actually is, what it costs, how the bi-level layout works in practice, what current residents say, and whether it fits for a UIUC student in 2026.

HERE Champaign

Where HERE Champaign sits on Green Street

HERE Champaign occupies the corner of East Green Street and Second Street, the busy spine of Champaign's Campustown district. Green Street is the main commercial street running between Champaign and Urbana, with cafés, restaurants, bars, retail and the everyday infrastructure that gives UIUC students their day-to-day lives off campus. The bus stop literally sits downstairs, with the Green & Second routes serving the wider university grid and the rest of the city.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign main campus is a short walk to the east. Most students walk or take the bus. Memorial Stadium (football) and State Farm Center (basketball) sit a manageable walk south. Krannert Art Museum, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and the Spurlock Museum cover the cultural side of UIUC life within reach. Meijer and Walmart for everyday shopping are a short drive or bus.

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The bi-level apartment, explained

This is the part of HERE Champaign that current residents talk about most, and the part competing student towers do not match.

Each apartment at HERE is bi-level, meaning your unit spans two floors inside the tower like a townhouse stacked vertically. The living room, kitchen, and one bathroom typically occupy the lower level. The bedrooms and additional bathrooms sit on the upper level, accessed by an internal staircase. Most units have a one-to-one bed-to-bath ratio.

In practical terms, this means you get a degree of separation between social space and sleep space that flat-floor apartments cannot offer. When a roommate is hosting a video call in the living room, you can be on the upper floor with the door closed and the staircase between you. Two-bedroom units are popular with couples and pairs of close friends. Four-bedroom units suit groups who want a real apartment feel rather than a flatshare arrangement.

The layout takes some getting used to. Stairs are part of your daily routine. Furniture moves take longer. It is not for everyone. But for the right resident, it is the most apartment-like luxury student housing layout you will find in Champaign.

What is actually included for $899 per month

The starting rate around $899 per bed per month places HERE Champaign in an unusual market position. It is genuinely luxury student housing, with the amenity stack to prove it, at a starting rate below the local 1-bedroom market average of $1,014. Two factors explain this: the per-bed lease structure (you are one of four roommates, not paying for a 1-bedroom on your own), and the building's competitive positioning against newer entrants to the Campustown student market.

What the rent includes:

Bills: internet, cable, water, sewer, and trash are included in rent. There is a $40 monthly credit toward electricity, after which you pay the balance.

Furniture: every unit is fully furnished. Granite or quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, European-style cabinets, hardwood-style floors, in-unit washer/dryer, 50-inch flat-screen TV in the living room, 50-inch smart TVs and 32-inch TVs in bedrooms.

Building amenities: fitness centre with cardio and crossfit equipment, hot tub, dry sauna, tanning beds, study lounge and individual study rooms, theatre, club and game room, coffee lounge, rooftop deck, on-site management, and a smartphone app for guest entry.

The "ultra-plush" framing the building uses is accurate. The tanning beds in particular are unusual even in luxury PBSA.

HERE Champaign reviews: what residents actually say

Pulling resident reviews across Zumper, Apartments.com and forum mentions of HERE Champaign, the cross-platform picture is consistently positive. The themes:

The on-site team gets named, repeatedly. Residents mention staff members by first name in reviews, which is unusual in luxury PBSA and a strong signal. The Zumper reviews specifically praise Rachael and Meghan and the maintenance team for fast issue resolution.

The view and the amenities receive consistent praise. Residents describe the rooftop and the views from upper-floor bi-level apartments as a daily quality-of-life upgrade. The fitness centre, the theatre and the study spaces all get specific positive mentions.

Two-year residents are common. Multiple reviews mention students staying for two years, which is unusual in US per-bed student housing and a useful signal about the building's day-to-day liveability.

The one recurring trade-off in reviews is the building's central, busy Green Street setting. If you want quiet, choose a higher-floor unit on the back side of the building. If you want the heart of Campustown action, the location is its biggest perk.

HERE Urbana-Champaign: a quick note on names

You may see HERE Champaign sometimes searched as "HERE Urbana Champaign." This reflects the fact that the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits across both Champaign and Urbana, the two adjoining cities that share the campus. HERE Champaign sits firmly on the Champaign side of Green Street, although Urbana is a short walk or bus east along the same street. There is no separate HERE building in Urbana; the property at 308 E Green Street is the one.

Who HERE Champaign actually suits

A short, honest version:

You should consider HERE if you are a UIUC student who wants luxury student housing at a competitive rate, will use the amenity stack (gym, theater, study spaces), and likes the idea of a bi-level apartment with stairs between your social space and your bedroom.

You should look elsewhere if you need a single-floor apartment for accessibility reasons, you are on the strictest possible budget, you would rather live in Urbana proper than central Champaign, or you prefer a smaller building over a 24-storey tower.

Alternatives in the UIUC market

Other Campustown high-rises and student communities have grown around HERE Champaign over the last decade. The competing premium buildings (Tower at Third, Lofts 54, Latitude) target similar audiences with similar rate ranges. Older private apartment buildings further from Green Street offer lower rents at the trade of older fittings and longer commutes. UIUC's own residence halls remain the cheapest legitimate option for first-year students.

The right answer depends on what you are paying for. HERE's specific case rests on bi-level apartments, competitive luxury pricing + the resident-team praise. If those three factors matter to you, it is one of Champaign's stronger student housing options.

FAQs

What is HERE Champaign, Illinois?
HERE Champaign, Illinois, is a 24-storey luxury student housing tower at 308 E Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820, built in 2015 and serving primarily University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students. It offers 143 fully furnished bi-level apartments.

Where is HERE Champaign located?
At 308 E Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820, on the corner of Green Street and Second Street in Campustown. UIUC's main campus is a short walk or bus ride east along Green Street.

How much is HERE Champaign?
Rates start at around $899 per bed per month for the 2026/27 cycle, which is below the average Champaign 1-bedroom rent of $1,014. Pricing varies by floor plan, floor, and lease timing.

What does the rent include at HERE Champaign?
Internet, cable, water, sewer, and trash are included, plus a $40 monthly credit toward electricity. Every apartment is fully furnished, with access to the building's fitness center, theater, study spaces, hot tub, sauna, and tanning beds.

What are bi-level apartments at HERE Champaign?
Each unit spans two floors inside the tower, like a townhouse stacked vertically. The living room and kitchen are typically on the lower level; bedrooms and most bathrooms are on the upper level, accessed by an internal staircase. Most units have a one-to-one bed-to-bath ratio.

Is HERE Champaign the same as HERE Urbana Champaign?
Yes. The building sits on the Champaign side of Green Street, although the wider University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus straddles both Champaign and Urbana. The full address is 308 E Green Street, Champaign.

How close is HERE Champaign to UIUC?
The building sits blocks from campus, with a bus stop directly downstairs serving routes to the main UIUC buildings. Most residents walk or take a short bus ride.

What do HERE Champaign reviews say?
Residents consistently praise the on-site team (named by first name in multiple reviews), the views from the bi-level apartments, the amenities, and the fast maintenance response. Two-year residents are common, which is unusual in US per-bed student housing.