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607-611 W Healey StChampaign, IL 61820
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1001-1021 Francis DrChampaign, IL 61821
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Windcrest Apartments
404 Edgebrook DrChampaign, IL 61820
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1101 W Church St, Unit 2, Unit 2
1101 W Church StChampaign, IL 61821
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305 E Clark StChampaign, IL 61820
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606 W Healey St, Unit 1, Unit 1
606 W Healey StChampaign, IL 61820
512 W University Ave
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110 W Columbia Ave
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303 W Green StChampaign, IL 61820
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1407 S State StChampaign, IL 61820
105 E Hill St
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The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer
17 E University AveChampaign, IL 61820
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207 E Healey St
207-209 E Healey StChampaign, IL 61820
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Lofts On Green
409 W Green StChampaign, IL 61820
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Douglass Square Apartments
414 Nathaniel Burch DrChampaign, IL 61820
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Smith Apartments @ 507 Church
507 W Church StChampaign, IL 61820
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511 W University Ave
511 W University AveChampaign, IL 61820
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Smith Apartments @ 511 W Church
511 W Church StChampaign, IL 61820
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Clark Street House
613 W Healey StChampaign, IL 61820
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105 E John St
105 E John StChampaign, IL 61820
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312 E White St
312 E White StChampaign, IL 61820
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Smith Apartments @ 1106 Second
1106 S 2nd StChampaign, IL 61820
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203 E Stoughton StChampaign, IL 61820
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913 W Church St
913 W Church StChampaign, IL 61821
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605 W University Ave
605 W University AveChampaign, IL 61820
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606 S Prairie St
606 S Prairie StChampaign, IL 61820
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Green Street
507-509 W Green StChampaign, IL 61820
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Chalmers Manor
105 E Chalmers StChampaign, IL 61820
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58 E Healey
56-58 E Healey StChampaign, IL 61820
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202 East Springfield Avenue
202 E Springfield AveChampaign, IL 61820
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108 S 4th St
108 S 4th StChampaign, IL 61820
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408 E Stoughton St
408 E Stoughton StChampaign, IL 61820
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The Village
601-607 E White StChampaign, IL 61820
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906 S Locust St
906 S Locust StChampaign, IL 61820
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106 S 4th St
106 S 4th StChampaign, IL 61820
407 W Green St
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709 W Church St
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207 W William St
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Clark Street Apartments by Royse + Brinkmeyer
307-312 W Clark StChampaign, IL 61820
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State Street Apartments
307-309 S State StChampaign, IL 61820
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110 E John St.
110 E John StChampaign, IL 61820
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205 E Healey St
205 E Healey StChampaign, IL 61820
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508 W White St
508 W White StChampaign, IL 61820
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508 S First St
508 S 1st StChampaign, IL 61820
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The Dodsworth
108 W Columbia AveChampaign, IL 61820
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503 E. Springfield
503 E Springfield AveChampaign, IL 61820
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608 S State Street
608 S State StChampaign, IL 61820
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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 | $1,800 | $615 | $2,320 |
Downtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $575 | $2,409 |
| Downtown Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $685 | $3,180 |
| Downtown Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $600 | $2,900 |
| Downtown Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $835 | $3,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Champaign Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Champaign?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Champaign is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Champaign?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Champaign is Windcrest Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Downtown Champaign costs $2,060.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Champaign?
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 44 regular apartments in Downtown Champaign 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 Downtown Champaign?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Champaign have an average cost of $838 which is $1,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Champaign.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips
What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.
Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.
18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
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.