Cheap Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL from $300 with Washer/Dryer (110 Rentals)

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

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Colony Court

502 S Mattis AveChampaign, IL 61821
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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2127 Melrose Dr, Unit B

2127 Melrose Dr
ChampaignIL61820

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706 S Locust St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

706 S Locust St

706 S Locust StChampaign, IL 61820
Student Housing
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The Gardens at 304 E Clark
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Gardens at 304 E Clark

304 E Clark StChampaign, IL 61820
Student Housing
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308 East Armory
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

308 East Armory

308 E Armory AveChampaign, IL 61820
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312 E White St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

312 E White St

312 E White StChampaign, IL 61820
Student Housing
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Bankier Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bankier Apartments

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

1106 Euclid St

1106 Euclid StChampaign, IL 61820
Student Housing
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Colonial Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Apartments

1101 S Mattis AveChampaign, IL 61821
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Chalmers Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chalmers Manor

105 E Chalmers StChampaign, IL 61820
Student Housing
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903-909 S Locust St
3 Bedroom Apartments

903-909 S Locust St

903-909 S Locust StChampaign, IL 61820
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608 E White St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

608 E White St

608 E White StChampaign, IL 61820
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510 Stoughton
2 Bedroom Apartments

510 Stoughton

510 E Stoughton StChampaign, IL 61820
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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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202 E Chalmers St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

202 E Chalmers St

202 E Chalmers StChampaign, IL 61820
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Barrington
1 Bedroom Apartments

Barrington

2541-2553 W Springfield AveChampaign, IL 61821
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110 E John St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

110 E John St.

110 E John StChampaign, IL 61820
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205 E Healey St
1 Bedroom Apartments

205 E Healey St

205 E Healey StChampaign, IL 61820

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1103 Euclid St
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

1103 Euclid St

1103 Euclid StChampaign, IL 61820
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Regency West
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency West

3 Hanover CtChampaign, IL 61821
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The Dodsworth
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dodsworth

108 W Columbia AveChampaign, IL 61820
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503 E. Springfield
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

503 E. Springfield

503 E Springfield AveChampaign, IL 61820
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55 E Healey St
2 Bedroom Apartments

55 E Healey St

55 E Healey StChampaign, IL 61820
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Lincolnshire Townhomes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lincolnshire Townhomes

1411 Lincolnshire DrChampaign, IL 61821
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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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Lando Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lando Place

707 S 6th StChampaign, IL 61820
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601-603 E Clark St
1 Bedroom Apartments

601-603 E Clark St

601-603 E Clark StChampaign, IL 61820
Student Housing
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Champaign, IL
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Ranked #377

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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 $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Champaign?

The cheapest apartment in Champaign is Parker Glen which is listed at $499, while the average apartment in Champaign costs $2,009.

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 49 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 $1,167 which is $842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Champaign.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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