Cheap 4 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL from $805 (6 Rentals)
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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 |
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Downtown Champaign Studio Apartments | $1,602 | $615 | $2,490 |
Downtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $575 | $2,480 |
Downtown Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $775 | $3,200 |
Downtown Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $895 | $4,185 |
Downtown Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $805 | $4,460 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Champaign, Champaign, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Champaign, Champaign, IL
Central High School
Edison Middle School
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Getting Around the Downtown Champaign Neighborhood in Champaign, IL
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
59 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Champaign?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Champaign is 105 E John St which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Downtown Champaign costs $3,900.
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 65 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 $1,508 which is $2,392 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Champaign.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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