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Cheapest Available Champaign County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Champaign County, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Parker Glen priced from $525. Windcrest Apartments in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Champaign County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parker Glen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$525
Windcrest ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$615
605 W University Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
Clark StreetThe Lewis1BR,1BA$750
Southwest Apartments1902 Karen Ct1BR,1BA$795
Barrington1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$805
Meadowview Apartments - MahometTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$810
Park VistaOne bedroom1BR,1BA$825
804 W IllinoisIndividual leasing - 2x2 apartments across from...2BR,2BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Champaign County, IL

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Champaign County area is the $0.60 price per square foot South Pointe 3bd/1.5ba Duplex w/ Carport & Base... Model at South Pointe Commons in the starting from $1,064. The second greatest value Champaign County apartment is the Three Bedroom Standar Model at Capstone Quarters starting at $565 with a $0.40 price per square foot in the Campustown IL 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.
South Pointe CommonsSouth Pointe 3bd/1.5ba Duplex w/ Carport & Base...3BR,1.5BA$0.60
Capstone QuartersThree Bedroom Standar3BR,3BA$0.40
Campus Circle UrbanaD24BR,4BA$0.72
202 E ChalmersIMMEDIATE MOVE IN - Individual Lease in a 4x3! ...4BR,3BA$0.61
THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN2 Bedroom 1 Bath with Loft2BR,1BA$0.90
Campus OaksFloorplan A - Price per person4BR,2BA$0.60
Lancaster Apartments3 x 13BR,1BA$0.79
207 S FifthIMMEDIATE MOVE IN - Individual Lease in a 4x2 U...4BR,2BA$0.59
410 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$0.87
425 E Campbell Ave, Unit H425 E Campbell Ave2BR,1BA$0.85

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 Windcrest Apartments listed at $615.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Champaign County Apartment is $675 at 605 W University Ave.

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 $755 at Clark Street.

What is the most affordable Champaign County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Champaign County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parker Glen and starts from $525.

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