
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL (197 Rentals)


Pacifica on Green

105 E Armory Ave

301 W. University Ave

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West Quad

The Quarters

BRAND NEW The Station @ 505 S Fifth

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Seven07

Latitude | Student Housing

512 W Clark St.
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Rally - Free Parking Included

314 S State St

55 E Green St

Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026

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Castle Property Services

Midtown Center

The Dean Campustown

Burnham 310

Windcrest Apartments

605 Univerisity
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811 W Hill St

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622 W Healey St

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110 E John St.

214 E Clark St

Healey Gardens

111 S State St

302 W Clark St

209 N Neil St

709 W Church St

313 Cottage Ct
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315 Cottage Ct

108 S 5th St

310 Cottage Ct

106 S 4th St

The Dodsworth

316 Cedar

606 S Prairie St

108 S 4th St

312 S State St

901 S 1st St
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408 W Church St

118 N Walnut St

1401 S State St

108 W Charles St

104 Buena Vista

15 E Taylor St

Mosaic

State Street Flats

405 N State St

402 W Washington St
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Downtown Champaign, Champaign, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Champaign?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Champaign Studio Apartments | $1,556 | $615 | $2,470 |
Downtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $575 | $2,340 |
| Downtown Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $685 | $2,385 |
| Downtown Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $859 | $2,900 |
| Downtown Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $590 | $3,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026 | Shared Apartment Individual Lease | 1,000 Sq Ft | $575 |
| 301 W. University Ave | Non-Balcony | 750 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
| 305 W Washington | Executive Suite - Balcony | 750 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
| 408 W Church St | 408 W Church St - 313 | 709 Sq Ft | $1,525 |
| 55 E Green St | 55 E Green St - 304 | 697 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| 122 W Hill St | 122 W Hill St - 101 | 680 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
| The Quarters | 1x1 | 665 Sq Ft | $1,325 |
| 1007 W University - New Construction | 1007 W University - (The Den) - 307 | 642 Sq Ft | $1,550 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Champaign of Champaign, IL is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model starting from $800 at Windcrest Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Champaign is currently $1,448. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Windcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | $800 |
| 312 S State St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $825 |
| 58 E Healey | 58 E Healey - 203 | $825 |
| Rally - Free Parking Included | 1BR / 1BA | $925 |
| 110 E John St. | 1 Bedroom | $995 |
| 307 & 311 W. Birch | Canopy | $1,130 |
| 303 E White | 303 E White - 6 | $1,150 |
| 911 S Locust St | 911 S Locust St - 304 | $1,225 |
| 505 S Fourth Street | 505 S Fourth Street - 208 | $1,225 |
| 503 E Springfield Ave | 503 E Springfield Ave - 106 | $1,275 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Champaign Apartments
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 $1,448.
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.
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