
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL (201 Rentals)


Pacifica on Green

105 E Armory Ave

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West Quad

The Quarters

BRAND NEW The Station @ 505 S Fifth

301 W. University Ave

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Seven07

Latitude | Student Housing

305 W Washington
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314 S State St

512 W Clark St.

Castle Property Services

Rally - Free Parking Included

Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026

Burnham 310

Midtown Center

605 Univerisity

Windcrest Apartments

309 W Washington
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Garden Court

214 E Clark St

811 W Hill St

The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer

Healey Gardens

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612 W Healey St, Unit 1

512 W University Ave

302 W Clark St

12 E Main St

111 S State St
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209 N Neil St

313 Cottage Ct

108 S 5th St

310 Cottage Ct

309 S Van Doren St

106 S 4th St

The Dodsworth

316 Cedar

606 S Prairie St

108 S 4th St
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312 S State St

901 S 1st St

402 W Church St

118 N Walnut St

1401 S State St

108 W Charles St

104 Buena Vista

61 E John St

15 E Taylor St

Mosaic
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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 | $1,481 | $615 | $2,290 |
Downtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $575 | $2,200 |
| Downtown Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $685 | $2,385 |
| Downtown Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $600 | $2,900 |
| Downtown Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $699 | $3,800 |
| Downtown Champaign 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 201 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL.
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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 |
| 122 W Hill St | 122 W Hill St - 106 | 734 Sq Ft | $1,425 |
| The Quarters | 1x1 | 665 Sq Ft | $1,325 |
| 209 E University Ave | 209 E University Ave - 302 | 637 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
| 307 & 311 W. Birch | Canopy | 595 Sq Ft | $1,130 |
| 208 East Clark Street | 208 East Clark Street - 101 | 595 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
| Burnham 310 | A5 | 586 Sq Ft | $1,505 |
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 $1,437. 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 |
| 58 E Healey | 58 E Healey - 308 | $825 |
| Rally - Free Parking Included | 1BR / 1BA | $925 |
| 911 S Locust St | 911 S Locust St - 301 | $1,095 |
| 307 & 311 W. Birch | Canopy | $1,130 |
| 505 S Fourth Street | 505 S Fourth Street - 208 | $1,225 |
| 213 W Green St | 213 W Green St - 3J | $1,325 |
| 201 W Green St | 201 W Green St - 314 | $1,325 |
| The Quarters | 1x1 | $1,325 |
| 209 E University Ave | 209 E University Ave - 432 | $1,375 |
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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 $1,437.
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 800 sq ft.
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