
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL from $615 (23 Rentals)


Windcrest Apartments

304 W Eureka St

The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer

Armory Manor

308 East Armory

312 E White St
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Clark Street House

Bankier Apartments

1106 S Euclid

108 S 4th St

Chalmers Manor

408 E Stoughton St

Illini Manor
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901 S 1st St

204 E Clark

1103 Euclid St

507 E Clark

303 E Chalmers St

504 E Clark

510 E Clark
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106 E Armory Ave

1105ORE
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 | $1,450 | $615 | $2,290 |
| Downtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $575 | $2,280 |
| Downtown Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $625 | $2,180 |
| Downtown Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $575 | $3,000 |
| Downtown Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $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 $650, while the average apartment in Downtown Champaign costs $1,867.
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 38 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 $959 which is $908 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

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.

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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.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.