Cheap Apartments for Rent in Champaign County, IL from $300 (195 Rentals)

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103 Eads St, Unit A
$630
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103 Eads St, Unit A

103 Eads StThomasboro, IL 61878
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211 W Illinois St, Unit 2
$860
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$860
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211 W Illinois St, Unit 2

211 W Illinois StUrbana, IL 61801
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403 W Hill St, Unit 2
$875
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403 W Hill St, Unit 2

403 W Hill StChampaign, IL 61820
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104 S Grove St
$950 - $1,025
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104 S Grove St

104 S Grove StUrbana, IL 61802
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405 Franklin St, Unit 2
$975
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405 Franklin St, Unit 2

405 Franklin StMahomet, IL 61853
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307 W Illinois St, Unit 2
$1,050
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307 W Illinois St, Unit 2

307 W Illinois StUrbana, IL 61801
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106 S Urbana Ave, Unit 1.5
$1,050
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106 S Urbana Ave, Unit 1.5

106 S Urbana AveUrbana, IL 61802
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Cheapest Available Champaign County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Champaign County, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Parker Glen priced from $533. 305JOH in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $590. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Champaign County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parker Glen1Bdrm1BR,1BA$533
305JOHSpacious 4 Bed/3 Bath Apartment on the corner o...4BR,3BA$590
1002SECFall 2026 Leasing – 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$699
West Liberty Point 1BRWest Liberty Point 1BR - West...1BR,1BA$725
Twin Oaks2423 W. Bradley Ave1BR,1BA$800
Urbana Estates1x1Urbana Estates1BR,1BA$800
Windcrest Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
58 E Healey58 E Healey - 3021BR,1BA$825
Kobuck Apartments1204 Wesley Ave 1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Champaign County, IL

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Champaign County area is the $0.64 price per square foot D1 Model at Campus Circle Urbana in the in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Champaign County apartment is the D3 Model at The Dean Campustown starting at $1,210 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Champaign County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Circle UrbanaD14BR,4BA$0.64
The Dean CampustownD34BR,4BA$0.93
The Linc Apartments3x33BR,3BA$0.69
Meadowview Apartments - MahometThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.87
Falcon Way TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1BA$0.76
59JOH4 Bedroom Apartment @ First & John: Available N...4BR,3BA$0.46
Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026Shared Apartment Individual Lease1BR,1BA$0.58
Campus OaksFloorplan A - Price per person4BR,2BA$0.75
202 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments4BR/3BA4BR,3BA$0.82
Capstone QuartersTwo Bedroom Select2BR,2BA$0.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Champaign County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Champaign County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Champaign County is at Element on Main listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Champaign County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Champaign County Apartment is $533 at Parker Glen.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Champaign County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Champaign County is starting from $900 at Urbana Estates.

What is the most affordable Champaign County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Champaign County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Falcon Way Townhomes and starts from $881.

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