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Cheapest Available Champaign County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Champaign County, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at 305JOH in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood priced from $499. Parker Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Champaign County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
305JOHSpacious 4 Bed/3 Bath Apartment on the corner o...4BR,3BA$499
Parker Glen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$525
Windcrest ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$625
1002SECFall 2026 Leasing – 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$658
Falcon Way TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$660
105 E John StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Town & Country ApartmentsHeritage1BR,1BA$699
Clark StreetThe Lewis1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Champaign County, IL

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Champaign County area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms Model at 605 S Prairie St in the in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Champaign County apartment is the South Pointe 5bd/3.0ba Townhouse Model at South Pointe Commons starting at $1,204 with a $0.69 price per square foot . 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.
605 S Prairie St3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$0.97
South Pointe CommonsSouth Pointe 5bd/3.0ba Townhouse5BR,3BA$0.69
Golfview VillageThe Palmer4BR,2.5BA$0.63
Southwest Apartments2517 Leeper Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Town Center Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.01
59JOH3 Bed, 2 Bath @ John & First St.3BR,2BA$0.42
Campus OaksFloorplan A - Price per person4BR,2BA$0.65
702 W Green St, Unit 3702 W Green St3BR,1BA$1.00
Capstone QuartersTwo Bedroom Standard2BR,2BA$0.71
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 $625.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Champaign County Apartment is $660 at Falcon Way Townhomes.

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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