
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL from $300 with Utilities Included (74 Rentals)
Apartments with Utilities Included.
Cheap Apartments in Champaign.


Twin Oaks

Wellington Place

Carisbrooke Apartments

Garden Court

Park Vista

Rally - Free Parking Included

Town Center Apartments

906 S Locust St

The Courtyard on Randolph
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Tuscany Ridge Townhomes

The Brickstone

1407 S State St

The Quarters

Stonegate Village by Royse + Brinkmeyer

304 E Clark - OFFBOARD 12/18/2025

Armory Manor

308 East Armory

207 E Healey St

312 E White St
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Douglass Square Apartments

Smith Apartments @ 507 Church

Colonial Apartments

108 S 4th St

Smith Apartments @ 511 W Church

Chalmers Manor

105 E John St

Smith Apartments @ 1106 Second

103 E Chalmers

913 W Church St
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608 E White

408 E Stoughton St

402 S Fifth

510 E Stoughton

Hessel on the Park

202 E Chalmers

508 S Mattis Ave

Barrington

110 E John St.

309 E Springfield Ave (New Construction)
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204 E Clark

1103 Euclid St

Regency West

The Dodsworth

503 E. Springfield

212 W Healey St

Lincolnshire Townhomes

Park Place

507 E Clark

504 E Clark
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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 | $1,406 | $615 | $2,290 |
| Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $575 | $2,280 |
| Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $625 | $3,199 |
| Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $575 | $3,399 |
| Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $785 | $3,800 |
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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 $820.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Champaign?
The cheapest apartment in Champaign is Twin Oaks which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Champaign costs $1,812.
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 75 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 $1,096 which is $716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Champaign.
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

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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.