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

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706 S Locust St
2 Bedroom Apartments

706 S Locust St

706 S Locust StChampaign, IL 61820
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305JOH
4 Bedroom Apartments

305JOH

305 E John StChampaign, IL 61820
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205 Stoughton
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

205 Stoughton

205 E Stoughton StChampaign, IL 61820
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308 East Armory
Studio Apartments

308 East Armory

308 E Armory AveChampaign, IL 61820
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Armory Manor
Studio Apartments

Armory Manor

307 E Armory AveChampaign, IL 61820
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207 E Healey St
1 Bedroom Apartments

207 E Healey St

207-209 E Healey StChampaign, IL 61820
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207 S Fifth
4 Bedroom Apartments

207 S Fifth

207 S 5th StChampaign, IL 61820
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1002SEC
4 Bedroom Apartments

1002SEC

1002 S 2nd StChampaign, IL 61820
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Lofts On Green
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts On Green

409 W Green StChampaign, IL 61820
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White
Studio Apartments

White

511 E Clark StChampaign, IL 61820
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1512 W Healey
Studio Apartments

1512 W Healey

1512 W Healey StChampaign, IL 61821
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Prairie Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Place

310-316 S Prairie StChampaign, IL 61820
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48 E John
3 Bedroom Apartments

48 E John

48 E John StChampaign, IL 61820
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Clark Street House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clark Street House

613 W Healey StChampaign, IL 61820
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Healey Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Healey Gardens

607-611 W Healey StChampaign, IL 61820
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Bankier Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bankier Apartments

805 S 4th StChampaign, IL 61820
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1106 S Euclid
Studio Apartments

1106 S Euclid

1106 Euclid StChampaign, IL 61820
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Colonial Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Apartments

1101 S Mattis AveChampaign, IL 61821
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108 S 4th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

108 S 4th St

108 S 4th StChampaign, IL 61820
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Champaign, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Champaign, IL

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Campustown IL$3,300$525406
Downtown Champaign$3,300$525930
Midtown Champaign$3,300$5251496

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
305JOH305 John 4 Bedroom4BR,3BA$455
205 StoughtonOLD - BTB - 4x2Studio,2BA$455
508 W WhiteThe Holiday1BR,1BA$555
207 S FifthIMMEDIATE MOVE IN - Individual Lease in a 4x2 U...4BR,2BA$565
1002SEC4 Bed, 2 Bath on Frat Park4BR,2BA$567
Twin Oaks2423 W. Bradley Ave1BR,1BA$610
Windcrest ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$615
202 E ChalmersIMMEDIATE MOVE IN - Individual Lease in a 4x3! ...4BR,3BA$670
Barrington1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$685
106 N gregory1 bed1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Capstone QuartersThree Bedroom Standar3BR,3BA$0.40
512 E John St, Unit One and a half512 E John St3BR,1BA$0.94
202 E ChalmersIMMEDIATE MOVE IN - Individual Lease in a 4x3! ...4BR,3BA$0.61
205 StoughtonOLD - BTB - 4x2Studio ,2BA$0.44
405 W Oregon St, Unit 405.5405 W Oregon St2BR,1BA$0.95
Campus OaksFloorplan A - Price per person4BR,2BA$0.60
702 W Green St, Unit 3702 W Green St3BR,1BA$1.00
Lancaster Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$0.77
Wellington Place2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.01
207 S FifthIMMEDIATE 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.

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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

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.

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