Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL from $300 (17 Rentals)

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Douglass Square Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Douglass Square Apartments

414 Nathaniel Burch DrChampaign, IL 61820
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Bankier Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bankier Apartments

805 S 4th StChampaign, IL 61820
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1106 S Euclid
Studio Apartments

1106 S Euclid

1106 Euclid StChampaign, IL 61820
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911 S Locust St
1 Bedroom Apartments

911 S Locust St

911 S Locust StChampaign, IL 61820
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303 E Chalmers St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 E Chalmers St

303 E Chalmers StChampaign, IL 61820
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Providence at Thornberry
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Providence at Thornberry

3800 Colleen DrChampaign, IL 61822
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Victoria Point
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Point

2302 W John StChampaign, IL 61821
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Gregory Place West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gregory Place West

701 S Gregory StUrbana, IL 61801
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Getting Around Champaign, IL

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Champaign?

The cheapest apartment in Champaign is Twin Oaks which is listed at $610, while the average apartment in Champaign costs $3,900.

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 112 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 $1,342 which is $2,558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Champaign.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.