
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL from $800 (8 Rentals)
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401 E Washington St

501 W Bradley Ave

913 N Gregory St
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Downtown Champaign, Champaign, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Champaign?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Champaign 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,429 | $1,050 | $2,700 |
Downtown Champaign 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,112 | $1,000 | $5,000 |
Downtown Champaign 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Downtown Champaign 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
Downtown Champaign 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Champaign Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Champaign area of Champaign, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Clark Street priced from $750. Windcrest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Champaign apartments for rent in Champaign, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Clark Street | The Lewis | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Windcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
110 E John St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Champaign, IL
As of August 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Champaign area is the $1.15 price per square foot 705 W Healey St Model at 705 W Healey St, Unit #1 in the in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown Champaign apartment is the 512 E John St Model at 512 E John St, Unit One and a half starting at $1,317 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Champaign apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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705 W Healey St, Unit #1 | 705 W Healey St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
512 E John St, Unit One and a half | 512 E John St | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
702 W Green St, Unit 3 | 702 W Green St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
410 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments | 3BD/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.84 |
112 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
The Courtyard on Randolph | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Maywood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
The Quarters | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Windcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Clark Street | The Lewis | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Champaign
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Champaign?
There are currently 380 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Champaign, IL with pricing that ranges from $525 to $3,360. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Champaign ranging from $810 to $7,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Champaign?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Champaign ranges from $810 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,750.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Champaign?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Champaign range from $949 to $2,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $780.
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