Apartments in the Downtown Champaign area of Champaign with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Champaign Studio Apartments | $1,784 | $615 | $2,320 |
| Downtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $575 | $2,409 |
| Downtown Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $685 | $3,180 |
| Downtown Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $600 | $2,900 |
| Downtown Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $835 | $3,800 |
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL.
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2x2 Floorplans Now $920 – Simple, Smart LivingExpires 04-12-2026
What are you waiting for? Signing is FREE! Sign today and receive waived app and admin fees!Expires 04-12-2026
Tour by April 12th and be entered to win a gift basket featuring a $200 DoorDash gift card - no lease required! Bonus for signing: Apply and sign with in 72 hours after your tour for a chance to unlock additional rent savings! Limited-Time Pricing: 4 Bedrooms as low as $895/month, All other floor plans receive $50/month OFF! Don’t wait - availability is limited and rates won’t last!Expires 04-12-2026
Sign a 26/27 lease and receive $50 off per month!Expires 04-12-2026
Apply the same day as your showing and get your application fee waived! Ask us about our other specials!Expires 04-17-2026
Call or email to schedule a tour!Expires 04-30-2026
Lease a 4-Bed at The Station for $950/Person plus get One Month Free! Deal subject to change. Contact JSM Living for details.Expires 04-30-2026
The first 15 leases signed across The Pilot's new construction properties (Alley Lofts, Prairie Townhomes) include $500 off the first month's rent. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, browse floor plans and reserve your spot today!Expires 04-30-2026
The first 15 leases signed across The Pilot's new construction properties (Alley Lofts, Prairie Townhomes) include $500 off the first month's rent. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, browse floor plans and reserve your spot today!Expires 04-30-2026
Move In Special - Only a $99 deposit and free furnishings! Offer ends 4/30/26! Call for a tour today! Now showing hard had tours - Construction Completion July 2026Expires 05-31-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Champaign, IL. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Call to schedule a tour!Expires 07-31-2026
Call or email to schedule a tour!Expires 04-30-2026
Move In Special - Only a $99 deposit and free furnishings! Offer ends 4/30/26! Call for a tour today! Now showing hard had tours - Construction Completion July 2026Expires 05-31-2026
Apply the same day as your showing and get your application fee waived! Ask us about our other specials!Expires 04-17-2026
The first 15 leases signed across The Pilot's new construction properties (Alley Lofts, Prairie Townhomes) include $500 off the first month's rent. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, browse floor plans and reserve your spot today!Expires 04-30-2026
The first 15 leases signed across The Pilot's new construction properties (Alley Lofts, Prairie Townhomes) include $500 off the first month's rent. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, browse floor plans and reserve your spot today!Expires 04-30-2026
Lease a 4-Bed at The Station for $950/Person plus get One Month Free! Deal subject to change. Contact JSM Living for details.Expires 04-30-2026
Rent Special: Only $300 Security DepositExpires 07-31-2027
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Champaign is at 705 S 1st St listed at $640.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Champaign is $1,606.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Champaign is a 1,604 square feet unit starting from $929 at Latitude | Student Housing.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Champaign is currently at 628 sq ft.
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