Cheap Homes for Rent in Champaign County, IL from $400 (30 Rentals)

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property at 609 W White St

$850 - $900

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

609 W White St

ChampaignIL61820

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property at 713 W Church St

$900 - $950

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 5

713 W Church St

ChampaignIL61820
property at 514 S Elm St

$925

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$925
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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

514 S Elm St

ChampaignIL61820

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property at 1113 W Hill St

$1,050 - $2,200

2 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

1113 W Hill St

UrbanaIL61801

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property at 209 W Green St

$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 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. THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. 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
THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$600
1002SECFall 2026 Leasing – 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$699
Falcon Way TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$758
Twin Oaks2423 W. Bradley Ave1BR,1BA$800
Urbana Estates1x1Urbana Estates1BR,1BA$800
Windcrest Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
58 E Healey58 E Healey - 3091BR,1BA$825
Kobuck Apartments1204 Wesley Ave 1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$825
Golfview VillageThe McGavin3BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Champaign County, IL

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Champaign County area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2.5 bath Model at 200 Vine St in the starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Champaign County apartment is the D1 Model at Campus Circle Urbana starting at $919 with a $0.65 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.
200 Vine St2 Bedroom/2.5 bath2BR,2BA$1.07
Campus Circle UrbanaD14BR,4BA$0.65
Park Place2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.70
Golfview VillageThe McGavin3BR,1.5BA$0.70
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
The Linc Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.88
Colonial VillageCharleston2BR,1BA$1.03
Capstone QuartersTwo Bedroom Select2BR,2BA$0.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Champaign County

What type of rentals are currently available in Champaign County?

There are currently 726 Apartments for Rent in Champaign County, IL with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,800. There are also 160 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Champaign County ranging from $425 to $6,200.

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 $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,605.

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 $600 to $2,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,492 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $635.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.