Graduate Students

UIUC Apartments For Graduate Students

The Retreat at Illinois offers professional and grad students affordable, upscale student apartments near UIUC. We are a community catered toward independent living with luxury amenities that encourage networking, growth, and relaxation. Our spacious cottages and townhomes offer the perfect blend of affordability and luxury, with upgraded features and private bedrooms and bathrooms. Located just minutes from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, students can reap the benefits of being close to campus while still having the right work-life balance. Contact us to schedule a property tour today!

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Living room Sofa

Study Areas

Book a private or group study room and access Mac, PCs, and free printing in the computer lounge.

Fitness Center

Are you up for a challenge? Keep your body as sharp as your mind in our state-of-the-art two-story fitness center.

Game Lounge

Blow off some steam in our game lounge. Whether you’re competitive or playing for fun, there’s something for everyone.

Clubhouse

Equipped with a coffee bar, shared kitchen, and lots of seating, this is the go-to spot for everything from study sessions to movie nights.

Pool Area

Cool off in the summer in our resort-style pool or lounge nearby in the cabanas. When the cool weather rolls in, keep warm in the hot tub or heated pool.

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Living room

Modern Features & Amenities

The days of dated and cramped dorm rooms are over. Our apartments in Urbana Illinois offer roomy floor plans with convenient features for daily life. But don’t just take our word for it! Contact us to schedule a tour and see for yourself!

Unparalleled Lifestyle

A contemporary merging of luxury and design, our apartments near UIUC embody all the elements that graduate students need for their time at university. Our apartments are pet-friendly and come fully furnished, so you don’t have to sweat the little stuff. With walk-in closets, gourmet kitchens, and back decks or patios, you’ll love coming home to The Retreat.

  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Hardwood-style Flooring In Common Areas
  • Full-size Washer And Dryer Units
  • High-Speed Internet & Basic Cable
  • Walk-In Closets
  • High Ceilings
  • Individually Keyed Bedrooms
  • Private Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Lavish Amenities

Your time during university will be some of the best years of your life. We recognize the importance of providing residents with amenities that encourage a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer an array of amenities to help students achieve the perfect balance.

  • Resort-Style Pool
  • Hot Tubs
  • Cabanas
  • Clubhouse
  • Game Lounge
  • Two-Story Fitness Center

Whether you want multiple roommates, prefer a more solo living experience, or want to live with a significant other, we offer various floor plans to suit everyone’s needs. That’s why we offer two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom options with multiple layouts.

  • Birchmore A 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath
  • Birchmore B 3 Bed | 3 Bath
  • Milledge A 3 Bed | 3 Bath
  • Lumpkin A 4 Bed | 4 Bath
  • Pulaski Flat 4 Bed | 4 Bath
  • Pulaski Townhome 4 Bed | 4 Bath
  • Lumpkin B 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath
  • Cloverhurst 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath
  • Milledge B 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath
  • Stafford 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath

A Community Built For You

We understand the pressures and responsibilities that are on the shoulders of UIUC students. That’s why our number one priority was to build a community that helped our residents achieve their goals. Whether it’s a study room where you can carve out some quiet to focus or access to high-speed internet so you can work on assignments, The Retreat is a community built to help students succeed.

  • Private & Group Study Rooms
  • Computer Lab
  • Free Printing
  • Campus Shuttle

In The Heart Of Urbana

Located just minutes from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign campus, students experience all of the perks of campus life with none of the drawbacks. Many campus hotspots are located just minutes from our community, so you’ll never have to worry about a long commute. We’re also close to downtown and an array of shopping venues, restaurants, bars, and parks, so it’s easy to take advantage of everything Urbana has to offer.

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Computer room

Unmatched UIUC Living

Students love our private and group study rooms and computer lounge, complete with both Macs and PCs. When you aren’t busy prepping for classes, take advantage of everything our beautiful community has to offer. Lounge poolside under our tropical cabanas, or make a splash in the resort-style pool. Challenge friends to some friendly competition in the game room or just hang out in the clubhouse. Ready to work up a sweat? There’s always something to push your limits in our state-of-the-art two-story fitness center. Contact us today to tour our community!

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