
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL Under $1,200 (114 Rentals)


Westgate Apartments

Twin Oaks

Rally - Free Parking Included

Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026

Midtown Center

Wellington Place

605 Univerisity

Carisbrooke Apartments

Windcrest Apartments
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The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer

811 W Hill St

Stonegate Village

Healey Gardens

Parker Glen

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508 W Columbia Ave, Unit C

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403 W Hill St, Unit 2

1805 W William St, Unit A

313 Cottage Ct

108 S 5th St
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106 S 4th St

The Dodsworth

606 S Prairie St

108 S 4th St

312 S State St

The Brickstone

402 W Church St

207 E Healey St

Lofts On Green

Douglass Square Apartments
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511 W University Ave

Smith Apartments @ 507 Church

312 E White St

Smith Apartments @ 511 W Church

Smith Apartments @ 1106 Second

913 W Church St.

105 E John St

610 S Fourth

Stoughton Street Apartments

Chalmers Manor
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Anthony Drive

202 East Springfield Avenue

408 E Stoughton St

906 S Locust St

Barrington

Champaign Park

Green Street

58 E Healey

110 E John St.

205 E Healey St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Champaign?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign Studio Apartments | $1,513 | $615 | $2,470 |
| Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $499 | $2,200 |
| Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $685 | $2,655 |
| Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $605 | $2,900 |
| Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $635 | $3,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Champaign Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Champaign with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Champaign is at Parker Glen listed at $499.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Champaign Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Champaign is $1,299.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Champaign Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Champaign is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $575 at Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026.
What is the average size for Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Champaign is currently 550 sq ft.
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