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property at 1012 Scottsdale Dr

$450

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1012 Scottsdale Dr

ChampaignIL61821

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property at 209 W Green St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

209 W Green St, Unit 209

209 W Green St
SavoyIL61874

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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. 106 S Gregory has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $629. 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
106 S GregorySpring lease, four bed two bath apartment in Gr...4BR,2BA$629
207 S FifthAVAILABLE NOW! Unit 203 Bedroom B Cozy 4x2 Uppe...4BR,2BA$639
1002SECFall 2026 Leasing – 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$658
107 E SpringfieldSpring semester move in, two bed one bath apart...2BR,1BA$689

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Champaign County, IL

As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Champaign County area is the $0.67 price per square foot South Pointe 4bd/1.5ba Duplex w/ Carport & Bas... Model at South Pointe Commons in the starting from $1,341. The second greatest value Champaign County apartment is the The Palmer Model at Golfview Village starting at $1,050 with a $0.64 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.
South Pointe CommonsSouth Pointe 4bd/1.5ba Duplex w/ Carport & Bas...4BR,1.5BA$0.67
Golfview VillageThe Palmer4BR,2.5BA$0.64
608 E ChalmersFall lease, four bed four bath apartment in Qua...4BR,4BA$0.80
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
207 S FifthAVAILABLE NOW! Unit 203 Bedroom B Cozy 4x2 Uppe...4BR,2BA$0.67
106 S GregorySpring lease, four bed two bath apartment in Gr...4BR,2BA$0.68
Capstone QuartersTwo Bedroom Select2BR,2BA$0.80
106 E HealeyFall lease, two bed one bath apartment in Midto...2BR,1BA$0.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Champaign County

What type of rentals are currently available in Champaign County?

There are currently 681 Apartments for Rent in Champaign County, IL with pricing that ranges from $518 to $3,800. There are also 117 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Champaign County ranging from $425 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Champaign County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Champaign County ranges from $425 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,688.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Champaign County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Champaign County range from $575 to $3,399, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $450 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $785.

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