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Campus
Located in the same area as many dormitories and University-certified housing halls, the on-campus apartments in Champaign provide the most convenient access to classrooms, campus libraries, the Quad, and the major rec centers and sports arenas. A large number of U of I students reside in this area, creating the lively collegiate atmosphere expected from a 40,000-plus student body.
Campustown
Students who enjoy being able to walk out their door and quickly arrive at their favorite eatery, shop, or nightclub love living in Campustown. The area surrounding the Campustown center, Green Street, is populated by students who want it all: the perfect mix of city living while still within easy walking distance of classes. Green Street is home to Cold Stone Creamery, Starbucks, and many other popular businesses, including a wonderful selection of international restaurants.
North Campus
Close enough to the main campus for any U of I student, it's engineering students who take best advantage of North Campus and its proximity to Beckman Institute. Apartments in North Campus also work well for students seeking more affordable housing than apartments directly adjacent to classroom buildings. Non-students also enjoy this area and its proximity to both Campustown and Downtown Champaign.
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Downtown Champaign
Champaign's downtown district has recently undergone an incredible revitalization effort that has returned it to the center of city life. New buildings have gone up, and historic buildings with turn-of-the-century architecture have had their facades restored and apartments built on their second floors, above the popular restaurants, bars, and shops that line the city streets. The booming nightlife is the envy of many larger communities.
Old Town
This quaint, tree-lined older neighborhood borders Downtown Champaign to the west and contains many of Champaign's most exquisite homes, some of which date back to the 19th century. Hundreds of these homes have been split up into multiple apartments. Old Town also includes standard apartment buildings, many of them historic in their own right. Some Old Town areas contain old-fashioned street lamps and charming brick streets.
Southwest Champaign
As the city continues to grow at an amazing pace, its soutwest quadrant has seen a great amount of recent residential construction, a convenient new interchange for I-57, and many new options for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Apartments in Southwest Champaign often have amenities not found elsewhere in the city, including open "great room" living, master suites, and beautiful swimming pools and fitness facilities.
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