
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL from $300 (150 Rentals)
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Windcrest Apartments

Southwest Apartments

605 W University Ave

412 W Washington St, Unit 3

Westgate Apartments

Carisbrooke Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN

503 N State St

Lincolnshire West

Tuscany Ridge Townhomes

The Courtyard on Randolph

The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer

Stonegate Village by Royse + Brinkmeyer

Midtown Center

202 W William St
Champaign, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Champaign?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Champaign Studio Apartments | $1,308 | $612 | $2,031 |
Cheap Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $525 | $2,029 |
Cheap Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $650 | $3,200 |
Cheap Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $950 | $3,400 |
Cheap Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,219 | $780 | $3,360 |
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Champaign, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Champaign, IL
Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Champaign, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Champaign Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Campustown IL | $3,300 | $525 | 406 |
Downtown Champaign | $3,300 | $525 | 930 |
Midtown Champaign | $3,300 | $525 | 1496 |
Cheapest Available Champaign Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Champaign, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at 305JOH in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood priced from $455. 205 Stoughton in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $455. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Champaign apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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305JOH | 305 John 4 Bedroom | 4BR,3BA | $455 |
205 Stoughton | OLD - BTB - 4x2 | Studio,2BA | $455 |
508 W White | The Holiday | 1BR,1BA | $555 |
207 S Fifth | IMMEDIATE MOVE IN - Individual Lease in a 4x2 U... | 4BR,2BA | $565 |
1002SEC | 4 Bed, 2 Bath on Frat Park | 4BR,2BA | $567 |
Twin Oaks | 2423 W. Bradley Ave | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
Windcrest Apartments | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $615 |
202 E Chalmers | IMMEDIATE MOVE IN - Individual Lease in a 4x3! ... | 4BR,3BA | $670 |
Barrington | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
106 N gregory | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Champaign area is the $0.40 price per square foot Three Bedroom Standar Model at Capstone Quarters in the in the Midtown Champaign neighborhood starting from $560. The second greatest value Champaign apartment is the 512 E John St Model at 512 E John St, Unit One and a half starting at $1,317 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Champaign apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Capstone Quarters | Three Bedroom Standar | 3BR,3BA | $0.40 |
512 E John St, Unit One and a half | 512 E John St | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
202 E Chalmers | IMMEDIATE MOVE IN - Individual Lease in a 4x3! ... | 4BR,3BA | $0.61 |
205 Stoughton | OLD - BTB - 4x2 | Studio ,2BA | $0.44 |
405 W Oregon St, Unit 405.5 | 405 W Oregon St | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Campus Oaks | Floorplan A - Price per person | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
702 W Green St, Unit 3 | 702 W Green St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Lancaster Apartments | 3 x 1 | 3BR,1BA | $0.77 |
Wellington Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
207 S Fifth | IMMEDIATE MOVE IN - Individual Lease in a 4x2 U... | 4BR,2BA | $0.59 |
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Champaign Overview
Located in Champaign County lies the town of Champaign, IL. This town shares the University of Illinois campus with its sister city Urbana. Filled with students there is always something interesting going on around the city. You will never get bored, living in one of our pretty apartments in Champaign.
Why live in Champaign, IL?
This town has a small town feel to it, because the ambiance of the place vibrates with friendliness and enthusiasm. Some think it is college students, who seem to bring so much energy to the place. You will experience so many things to do without even leaving the city. If you enjoy an upbeat atmosphere, you will be delighted in one of our Champaign apartments.
Best Local Schools in Champaign, IL
Kenwood Elementary School
Centennial High School
Franklin Middle School
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Getting Around Champaign, IL
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Champaign Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Champaign?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Champaign is under $735.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Champaign?
The cheapest apartment in Champaign is 508 W White which is listed at $555, while the average apartment in Champaign costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Champaign?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,284 regular apartments in Champaign that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Champaign?
Cheap apartments in Champaign have an average cost of $1,300 which is $2,000 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Champaign.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
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If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.