
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Campustown IL Neighborhood of Champaign, IL from $300 (47 Rentals)
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THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN

The Courtyard on Randolph

608 E Chalmers
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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 |
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Campustown IL Studio Apartments | $1,512 | $1,175 | $1,700 |
Campustown IL 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $525 | $1,959 |
Campustown IL 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $900 | $2,180 |
Campustown IL 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $950 | $2,900 |
Campustown IL 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,116 | $780 | $3,360 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at The Courtyard on Randolph priced from $900. THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Campustown IL apartments for rent in Champaign, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Courtyard on Randolph | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath with Loft | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
West Quad | 4BR/4BA - Terrace Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $999 |
Hub Champaign | 4x2 F | 4BR,2BA | $1,070 |
Pacifica on Green | B4 - | 2BR,2BA | $1,189 |
134 - 217 S Neil | 2-Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Champaign - Flo... | 2BR,2BA | $1,670 |
Illini Tower | B2 Private | 2BR,1BA | $22,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Campustown IL, IL
As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Campustown IL area is the $0.94 price per square foot 512 E John St Model at 512 E John St, Unit One and a half in the in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood starting from $1,317. The second greatest value Campustown IL apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath with Loft Model at THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN starting at $900 with a $0.90 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. |
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512 E John St, Unit One and a half | 512 E John St | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath with Loft | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
410 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments | 3BD/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.87 |
134 - 217 S Neil | 2-Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Champaign - Flo... | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
112 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Courtyard on Randolph | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Burnham 310 | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Maywood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Legacy 202 | 2x2C | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Pacifica on Green | B4 - | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
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Getting Around the Campustown IL Neighborhood in Champaign, IL
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
63 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Campustown IL Apartments
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 33 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 $1,058 which is $542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Campustown IL.
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