Close To Campus
Make it to class with ease! The Retreat at Illinois is just a short drive, bike ride, or bus trip away from UIUC.
Roommate Matching
International students have enough to worry about. With roommate matching services, we make finding the ideal set of roommates quick and easy!
Student-Driven Living
With resort-style amenities and features available to all our residents, our UIUC apartment community brings together everything students need to succeed.
Friendly On-Site Staff
Have questions or need assistance with something? Our helpful on-site management team and staff members are always happy to help!
Premier UIUC Apartments For International Students
Live a lavish lifestyle in a community nearby UIUC’s main campus.
Traveling abroad is a wonderful journey for students — a time to excel academically, forge new friendships, and create lifelong memories. Here at The Retreat at Illinois, we want to be a part of that journey by providing you a comfortable, stylish apartment near UIUC with access to amenities you won’t find anywhere else. Relax and unwind by the heated pool with cabanas and a sundeck, and soak in a hot tub on chilly days. Meet new friends and fellow Illini in the massive clubhouse with plenty of room to lounge, a coffee bar, and a shared kitchen, or hang out in the game lounge with billiards and other fun activities. Skip the expensive gym fees — we have an on-site fitness center so international students can stay in shape. When it’s time to study or finish homework, students can find peace and quiet in private study rooms. Want to see our community? Contact us to schedule a tour or check out our lifestyle video!
Furnished, Pet-Friendly Apartments
Enjoy fully furnished apartments near UIUC with high-end features throughout.
Don’t worry about paying moving fees or searching for expensive furniture — our two-bedroom apartments, three-bedroom apartments, and four-bedroom apartments by UIUC come completely furnished with couches, tables, and a flat-screen TV in the living room, dining tables near the kitchen, and a mattress set, nightstand, desk, and organizer in the bedrooms. Other lavish features include spacious private bedrooms and en suite bathrooms, ample storage space and walk-in closets, a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and hardwood-style flooring throughout the apartment. High-speed internet and cable services are also included. Our community is also pet-friendly!
Close To UIUC’s Campus — Walk To Class Or Take The Bus
Never miss a class or event at UIUC. Our conveniently located community is just a short walk or drive away from the main campus! Even better, the Illini 22N bus stops directly in front of our community! Explore all that Urbana has to offer, including popular, budget-friendly spots, such as Hot Wok Express, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, Perkins, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and more on University Ave.
Minutes To Campus
Enjoy a quick commute to campus — The Retreat is just minutes away from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, so getting to class is easier than ever.
Nearby Shopping
Our community is just a five-minute drive to the Market Place Shopping Center, which includes T.J. Maxx, Panera Bread, Barnes & Noble, and much more!
Close To Downtown
International students can explore all downtown Urbana has to offer. A popular spot is the Urbana Market, and a variety of restaurants, bars, and shops!