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53 E Chalmers


Champaign, IL

1 - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

504 - 815 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$960
504 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Smith Apartments - Champaign
1 Bed
$960
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$785 / room
778 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Smith Apartments - Champaign
2 Bed
$785 / room
Available Now
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53 E Chalmers
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
84
Very Walkable
Transit Score®
60
Good Transit
Bike Score®
97
Biker's Paradise
Amenities
In-unit Laundry
Air Conditioning
Furnished
Disability Access
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Trash Removal Included
Public Transportation
Controlled Access
On Bus Line
Hardwood Floors
High / Vaulted Ceiling
Granite Countertop
Bath Tub
Skylights
Elevator
Secured Entry
Ice Maker
Security System
24-hour Maintenance
Bike Parking
Online Payments
Smoke-free Community
Near Campus
Student
Tile Floor
Intercom System
High-speed Internet
Cable-ready
Ceiling Fans
Central A / C
Freezer
Stainless Steel Appliances
Microwave
Range / Oven
Living Room
Carpet
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Dishwasher
Fees & leasing info
Parking
Covered Parking
Off-street Parking
More Info:

Assigned parking: covered - $70/month; uncovered - $50/month

Lease & Fees
Security Deposit:

$225/bedroom

Lease Length:

12 months

Property details
Description

Upgraded quality throughout. Video surveillance system. FOB and remote entry system.
Smith Apartments is family-owned and managed. We received the 2017 Customer Service Award from the U of I Tenant Union and have been serving our residents in Champaign-Urbana and on the University of Illinois campus for 60 years. Personalized service is our specialty!
Check out our website at smithapartments-cu.com

Additional Details
Year Built: 2013
Total Unit Count: 1
Last Updated: Updated over 1 month ago
Contact Number: (217) 384-1925
Property manager information
Smith Apartments - Champaign
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for 53 E Chalmers by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$34,600
per year
Rent report

53 E Chalmers Rent vs. Champaign Average

 53 E Chalmers      Champaign Average
1BR
$960
$1,141
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600

53 E Chalmers is asking 16% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Champaign.

If you upsized to an average priced Champaign 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 20% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Champaign studio apartment, you would pay 9% more per month.

53 E Chalmers provides 20% less square footage than the average Champaign 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
53 E Chalmers
1BR $960 $1.90 $2,880
Champaign Average
Studio $1,256 $2.40 $3,768
1BR $1,141 $1.80 $3,424
2BR $1,434 $1.50 $4,301
3BR $1,764 $1.30 $5,291
4BR $1,717 $1.10 $5,152

Availability in Champaign

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 328 2BR units on the market in Champaign. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
8% 24% 36% 15% 16%
Available Units in Champaign
Studio 71
1BR 218
2BR 328
3BR 139
4BR 150
Location
Nearby Colleges

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Parkland College

FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 2 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 2 units vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 504 to 778 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
The property manager did not submit a pet policy with this listing.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $785 to $960. 53 E Chalmers has 1 bedroom units available starting at $960 and 2 bedroom units available starting at $785.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 53 E Chalmers in Champaign, IL. It's 0.3 miles south from the center of Champaign.
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