Cheap Homes for Rent in Champaign, IL from $700 (30 Rentals)

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property at 1706 Crescent Dr

$900

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$900

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$900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1706 Crescent Dr

ChampaignIL61821

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property at 921 N 4th St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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921 N 4th St

ChampaignIL61820
property at 1113 W Hill St

$1,050 - $2,200

2 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

1113 W Hill St

UrbanaIL61801

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property at 308 W John St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

308 W John St

ChampaignIL61820

Champaign, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Champaign, IL

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Champaign, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Champaign Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Midtown Champaign$1,795$57518
Campustown IL$1,902$57520
Downtown Champaign$2,400$57533

Cheapest Available Champaign Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Champaign, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Parker Glen priced from $533. 305JOH in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $590. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Champaign apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parker Glen1Bdrm1BR,1BA$533
305JOHSpacious 4 Bed/3 Bath Apartment on the corner o...4BR,3BA$590
1002SECFall 2026 Leasing – 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$699
Windcrest Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Twin Oaks2423 W. Bradley Ave1BR,1BA$800
Kobuck Apartments1204 Wesley Ave 1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$825
58 E Healey58 E Healey - 3021BR,1BA$825
University ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Element on MainStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Champaign area is the $0.64 price per square foot D1 Model at Campus Circle Urbana in the in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Champaign apartment is the 2 Bedroom Unit Model at Park Place starting at $1,405 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Champaign apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Circle UrbanaD14BR,4BA$0.64
Park Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,2BA$1.00
The Dean CampustownD34BR,4BA$0.93
The Linc Apartments3x33BR,3BA$0.69
59JOH4 Bedroom Apartment @ First & John: Available N...4BR,3BA$0.46
Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026Shared Apartment Individual Lease1BR,1BA$0.58
Campus OaksFloorplan A - Price per person4BR,2BA$0.75
202 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments4BR/3BA4BR,3BA$0.82
Colonial VillageCharleston2BR,1BA$1.03
Capstone QuartersTwo Bedroom Select2BR,2BA$0.80

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Champaign, IL
Population: 88,029

Ranked #377

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Champaign

What type of rentals are currently available in Champaign?

There are currently 648 Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL with pricing that ranges from $575 to $3,800. There are also 112 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Champaign ranging from $700 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Champaign?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Champaign ranges from $700 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,861.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Champaign?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Champaign range from $685 to $2,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $635.

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.

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Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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