
Top Rated Student Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL (65 Rentals)
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Maywood Apartments

Lofts 54

Total Monthly Price
Seven07

Fields South

301 W. University Ave

907 Third

Midtown Center

The Dean Campustown

Burnham 310
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Smile Student Living - 615 S Wright

309 W Washington

Yugo Champaign South 3rd Lofts

1008 S. 4th

401 W Springfield Ave

1106 Euclid St

103 E Healey St

806 S 3rd St

103 E Chalmers St

303 S 5th St
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Smith Apartments @ 53 East Chalmers

West Quad

501 S. Sixth

507 Second | Student Housing

309 E Springfield Ave (New Construction)

512 E Green - OFFBOARD 4/13/26

Student | HERE Champaign

Healey Place Apartments

309 E. John

908 S First
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303 E Chalmers St

Midway

106 E Armory Ave

Octave

Hub Champaign

911 S Locust St

209 E University Ave

810 S Oak

Castle on Locust

Illini Tower
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54 E John St

213 W Green St

106 E Healey

Midtown Plaza

208 East Clark Street

505 South First

Vue

204 S Fifth

32 East Green

104 E John St
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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 | $1,481 | $615 | $2,290 |
| Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $445 | $2,409 |
| Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $685 | $2,600 |
| Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $600 | $2,900 |
| Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $635 | $3,800 |
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Champaign, ILPopulation: 88,029
Ranked #377
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Champaign, IL
Centennial High School
Edison Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Student Champaign Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Champaign?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Champaign is at Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026 listed at $575.
How much is the average rent for a Student Champaign Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Champaign is $1,496.
What is the largest Student Champaign Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Champaign is a 2,465 square feet unit starting from $835 at 1008 S. 4th.
What is the average size for Champaign Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Champaign is currently at 690 sq ft.
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