Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL from $599 (137 Rentals)

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Colony Court
$1,135 - $1,210
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$1,135 - $1,285

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Colony Court

502 S Mattis AveChampaign, IL 61821
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property at 2702 Dale Dr

$1,207

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$1,207

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2702 Dale Dr, Unit A

2702 Dale Dr
ChampaignIL61821

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property at 2127 Melrose Dr

$1,350

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$1,350

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2127 Melrose Dr, Unit B

2127 Melrose Dr
ChampaignIL61820
property at 1603 Queens Way

$1,389

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$1,389

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1603 Queens Way

ChampaignIL61821

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706 S Locust St
2 Bedroom Apartments

706 S Locust St

706 S Locust StChampaign, IL 61820
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Prairie Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Place

310-316 S Prairie StChampaign, IL 61820
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510 S Elm
2 Bedroom Apartments

510 S Elm

510 S Elm StChampaign, IL 61820
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103 E Chalmers St
2 Bedroom Apartments

103 E Chalmers St

103 E Chalmers StChampaign, IL 61820
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510 Stoughton
2 Bedroom Apartments

510 Stoughton

510 E Stoughton StChampaign, IL 61820
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Colonial Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Apartments

1101 S Mattis AveChampaign, IL 61821
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Hessel on the Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hessel on the Park

1601-1862 Valley RdChampaign, IL 61820
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508 S Mattis Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

508 S Mattis Ave

508 S Mattis AveChampaign, IL 61821
Student Housing
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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106 S 4th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

106 S 4th St

106 S 4th StChampaign, IL 61820
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Green Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Green Street

507-509 W Green StChampaign, IL 61820
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108 S 4th St
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108 S 4th St

108 S 4th StChampaign, IL 61820
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Champaign Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Champaign Park

2106 W White StChampaign, IL 61821
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Clark Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Clark Street

307-312 W Clark StChampaign, IL 61820
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312 E White St
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312 E White St

312 E White StChampaign, IL 61820
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608 E White St
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608 E White St

608 E White StChampaign, IL 61820
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Champaign, IL
Population: 88,029

Ranked #377

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Champaign Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Champaign?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Champaign is under $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Champaign?

The cheapest apartment in Champaign is Colonial Village which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Champaign costs $2,020.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Champaign?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 51 regular apartments in Champaign that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Champaign?

Cheap apartments in Champaign have an average cost of $1,233 which is $787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Champaign.

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