1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL (190 Rentals)

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106 S 4th St
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106 S 4th St

106 S 4th StChampaign, IL 61820
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The Dodsworth
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The Dodsworth

108 W Columbia AveChampaign, IL 61820
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316 Cedar
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316 Cedar

316 Cedar StChampaign, IL 61820
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606 S Prairie St
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606 S Prairie St

606 S Prairie StChampaign, IL 61820
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108 S 4th St
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108 S 4th St

108 S 4th StChampaign, IL 61820
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901 S 1st St
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901 S 1st St

901 S 1st StChampaign, IL 61820
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402 W Church St
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402 W Church St

402-408 W Church StChampaign, IL 61820
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118 N Walnut St
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118 N Walnut St

118 N Walnut StChampaign, IL 61820
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1401 S State St
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1401 S State St

1401 S State StChampaign, IL 61820
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15 E Taylor St
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15 E Taylor St

15 E Taylor StChampaign, IL 61820
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108 W Charles St
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108 W Charles St

108 W Charles StChampaign, IL 61820
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104 Buena Vista
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104 Buena Vista

104 Buena VistaChampaign, IL 61820
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708 S 1st St
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708 S 1st St

708 S 1st StChampaign, IL 61820
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621 E Green St
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621 E Green St

621 E Green StChampaign, IL 61820
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310 E Clark St
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310 E Clark St

310 E Clark StChampaign, IL 61820
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Lynnhurst Apartments
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Lynnhurst Apartments

603 W Church StChampaign, IL 61820
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Downtown Champaign, Champaign, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Champaign area of Champaign, IL is found at Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026 and is listed at 1,000 square feet priced from $575. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026Shared Apartment Individual Lease1,000 Sq Ft$575
The HickoryApt 103805 Sq Ft$1,273
314 S State StThe Urban View775 Sq Ft$1,385
301 W. University Ave301 University Ave - Signature Oasis750 Sq Ft$1,450
305 W Washington305 W Washington St. - The Urban View750 Sq Ft$1,450
122 W Hill St122 W Hill St - 106734 Sq Ft$1,425
209 E University Ave209 E University Ave - 211711 Sq Ft$1,450
55 E Green St55 E Green St - 404697 Sq Ft$1,595
The Quarters1x1665 Sq Ft$1,050

Cheapest Available Downtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Champaign of Champaign, IL is the 58 E Healey - 309 Model starting from $825 at 58 E Healey. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Champaign is currently $1,453. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
58 E Healey58 E Healey - 309$825
Rally - Free Parking Included1BR / 1BA$895
State Street ApartmentsThe Grange$915
608 S State Street608 S State Street - B$950
The Quarters1x1$1,050
911 S Locust St911 S Locust St - 307$1,195
507 E WhiteFall lease, one bed one bath in Engineering nei...$1,200
505 S Fourth Street505 S Fourth Street - 307$1,225
The HickoryApt 103$1,273

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Champaign Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Champaign with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Champaign is at 58 E Healey listed at $825.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Champaign Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Champaign is $1,453.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Champaign Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Champaign is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $575 at Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026.

What is the average size for Downtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Champaign is currently 547 sq ft.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!