
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Campustown IL Neighborhood of Champaign, IL from $300 (73 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Campustown IL area of Champaign.


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The Courtyard on Randolph

Rally - Free Parking Included

905 South Locust Street

214 E Clark St

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512 E John St, Unit One and a half

706 S Locust St

The Gardens at 304 E Clark

207 E Healey St

312 E White St
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Bankier Apartments

108 S 4th St

Chalmers Manor

105 E John St

903 S Locust

103 E Chalmers St

Stoughton Street Apartments

608 E White St

408 E Stoughton St

304 E Daniel
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510 Stoughton

402 S Fifth

202 E Chalmers

202 East Springfield Avenue

906 S Locust St

The Village

Illini Manor

58 E Healey

312 S State St

110 E John St.
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309 E Springfield Ave (New Construction)

205 E Healey St

901 S 1st St

313 Cottage Ct

508 S First St

503 E. Springfield

212 W Healey St

55 E Healey St

303 E Chalmers St

Lando Place
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903 S. First Champaign

601-603 E Clark St

510 E Clark St

507 E Clark

810 S Oak

608 E Chalmers

608 S State Street

504 E Clark

911 S Locust St

108 S 5th St
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Campustown IL, Champaign, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Campustown IL?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campustown IL Studio Apartments | $1,848 | $1,540 | $2,290 |
| Campustown IL 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $575 | $2,200 |
| Campustown IL 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $700 | $2,180 |
| Campustown IL 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $600 | $2,900 |
| Campustown IL 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $699 | $3,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Campustown IL Neighborhood of Champaign, IL.
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Cheapest Available Campustown IL Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Campustown IL area of Champaign, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at 305JOH priced from $499. THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Campustown IL apartments for rent in Champaign, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305JOH | Spacious 4 Bed/3 Bath Apartment on the corner o... | 4BR,3BA | $499 |
| THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $600 |
| 1002SEC | Fall 2026 Leasing – 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath | 4BR,2BA | $699 |
| 58 E Healey | 58 E Healey - 308 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Rally - Free Parking Included | 1BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Courtyard on Randolph | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| 608 S State Street | 608 S State Street - 8 | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 810 S Oak | 810 S Oak - 11 | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 911 S Locust St | 911 S Locust St - 301 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| 505 S Fourth Street | 505 S Fourth Street - 208 | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Campustown IL, IL
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Campustown IL area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at 506 E. White Champaign in the in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Campustown IL apartment is the B3 XL Model at The Dean Campustown starting at $1,710 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Campustown IL apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 E. White Champaign | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Dean Campustown | B3 XL | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| 59JOH | 4 Bedroom Apartment @ First & John: Available N... | 4BR,3BA | $0.46 |
| Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026 | Shared Apartment Individual Lease | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| The Courtyard on Randolph | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 810 S Oak | 810 S Oak - 31 | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 608 S State Street | 608 S State Street - 8 | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 202 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 112 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath - X Large - (NS) 112 E Green St. (... | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Rally - Free Parking Included | 1BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Campustown IL Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Campustown IL?
The cheapest apartment in Campustown IL is 58 E Healey which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Campustown IL costs $1,837.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Campustown IL?
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 19 regular apartments in Campustown IL 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 Campustown IL?
Cheap apartments in Campustown IL have an average cost of $1,310 which is $527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Campustown IL.
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