
Student Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL Under $900 (111 Rentals)
Rentals in Champaign near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


410 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments

1008 S. 4th

BRAND NEW The Station @ 505 S Fifth

1009 S 2nd St

Garden Court

Yugo Champaign South 3rd Lofts

Castle Property Services

705 S 1st St

THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN
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Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026

57 E. Springfield Ave Champaign, IL

508 S First St

204 E Clark

75 Armory | Student Housing

512 E Green - OFFBOARD 4/13/26

Student | HERE Champaign

309 E Springfield Ave (New Construction)

901 S 1st St

601 S 4th St
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105 S Wright

205 E Stoughton St

507 Second | Student Housing

52 E Armory

Illini Manor

906 S Locust St

606 E Stoughton

501 S. Sixth

301 E Chalmers

West Quad
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106 S 4th St

508 S Mattis Ave

202 East Springfield Avenue

202 E Chalmers

Smith Apartments @ 53 East Chalmers

303 S 5th St

314 E Clark St

402 S Fifth

606 E White St

510 Stoughton
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304 E Daniel

108 E Healey

608 E White St

505 E Clark St

408 E Healey

107 E Springfield

103 E Chalmers St

Chateau Apartments

Smith Apartments @ 1106 Second

903 S Locust
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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 | $1,327 | $445 | $2,409 |
| Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $685 | $2,600 |
| Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $600 | $2,900 |
| Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $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 $1,498.
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 687 sq ft.
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