
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL from $625 (69 Rentals)


1001 Francis Dr

Park Vista

Town Center Apartments

The Courtyard on Randolph

Windcrest Apartments

Tuscany Ridge Townhomes

Colony West

608 W Columbia Ave

The Brickstone
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Carisbrooke Apartments

Wellington Place

Midtown Center

57-63 W John St

Stonegate Village by Royse + Brinkmeyer

Colony Court

706 S Locust St

Prairie Place

510 S Elm

Healey Gardens
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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103 E Chalmers

510 E Stoughton

Colonial Apartments

Hessel on the Park

Clark Street House

Douglass Square Apartments

508 S Mattis Ave

106 S 4th St

Green Street

108 S 4th St
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Champaign Park

Pomona Drive Condos

312 E White St

608 E White

Regency West

Colonial Village

212 W Healey St

55 E Healey St

Lincolnshire Townhomes

Park Place
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Healey Townhomes

Victoria Point

810 S Oak

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1203 N Coler Ave

808 N Lincoln Ave

University Park

Town & Country Apartments

Element on Main

102 N Lincoln Ave
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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 | $1,500 | $650 | $2,290 |
| Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $575 | $2,280 |
| Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $625 | $3,199 |
| Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $575 | $3,399 |
| Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $835 | $3,800 |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Best Local Schools in Champaign, IL
Centennial High School
Edison Middle School
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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 ONYX which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Champaign costs $1,785.
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 74 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 $1,272 which is $513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Champaign.
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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips
Written by: Justin Habersaat
Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!