
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL from $575 (47 Rentals)


605 Univerisity

Windcrest Apartments

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110 E John St.

Midtown Center

207 E Healey St

Lofts On Green

Douglass Square Apartments
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Smith Apartments @ 507 Church

511 W University Ave

Smith Apartments @ 511 W Church

Clark Street House

105 E John St

312 E White St

Smith Apartments @ 1106 Second

Stoughton Street Apartments

913 W Church St.
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606 S Prairie St

Green Street

Chalmers Manor

58 E Healey

108 S 4th St

202 East Springfield Avenue

408 E Stoughton St

802 W Hill St

The Village
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906 S Locust St

106 S 4th St

312 S State St

709 W Church St

907 S 2nd St

205 E Healey St

508 W White St

508 S First St

313 Cottage Ct
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315 Cottage Ct

The Dodsworth

608 S State Street

308 East Armory

108 S 5th St

Lando Place

903 S. First Champaign

601-603 E Clark St

507 E Clark St
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State Street Apartments

Gregory Place West
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 | $1,576 | $615 | $2,470 |
Downtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $575 | $2,340 |
| Downtown Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,417 | $550 | $2,385 |
| Downtown Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $899 | $2,900 |
| Downtown Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $799 | $3,800 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Champaign, Champaign, IL
Central High School
Edison Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Champaign Apartments
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 $2,400.
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 13 regular apartments in Downtown Champaign that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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