
Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL Under $1,200 (301 Rentals)


905 South Locust Street

The Dean Campustown

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Colony Court

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Seven07

Stonegate Village by Royse + Brinkmeyer

THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN

BRAND NEW The Station @ 505 S Fifth

611 W University Ave

Midtown Center
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Baytowne Apartments

The Brickstone

The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer

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110 E John St.

509 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments

Southwest Apartments

Colonial Village

519 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments

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The Courtyard on Randolph

Park Vista
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Burnham 310

Wellington Place

Carisbrooke Apartments

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Legacy202

Lancaster Apartments

112 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments

Yugo Champaign South 3rd Lofts

Garden Court
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512 E Green

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West Quad

Twin Oaks

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Pacifica on Green

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1009 S 2nd St

Westgate Apartments

410 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments

202 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments

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Castle Property Services
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Town Center Apartments

605 Univerisity

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57 E Healey St

1002SEC

Windcrest Apartments

705 S 1st St

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1012 S 1st St

Parker Glen

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506 E. White Champaign
Champaign, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Champaign?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $1,490 | $600 | $2,470 |
| Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,335 | $533 | $2,055 |
| Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,465 | $529 | $2,832 |
| Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,572 | $714 | $2,900 |
| Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,484 | $637 | $3,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Champaign
How much are Studio apartments in Champaign?
There are currently 106 Studio Apartments in Champaign with rent ranges from $600 to $2,470 with an average price of $1,490.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Champaign Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Champaign ranges from $533 to $2,055 with an average monthly rent of $1,335.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Champaign cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Champaign range from $529 to $2,832. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,465.
How expensive are Champaign Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 154 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Champaign on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $714 to $2,900 - averaging $1,572 for the location.
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