
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL from $575 (38 Rentals)


105 E Hill St

The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer

214 E Clark St

The Quarters

12 E Main St

55 E Green St

209 N Neil St

207 E Healey St
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105 E John St

312 E White St

Stoughton Street Apartments

58 E Healey

202 East Springfield Avenue

108 S 4th St

408 E Stoughton St

106 S 4th St

110 E John St.
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205 E Healey St

508 S First St

207 E Clark St

505 S Fourth Street

212 E White St

134 - 217 S Neil

41 E University Ave

404 E Clark St

107 E Healey
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408 E Springfield

54 E John St

209 E University Ave

507 S Fourth

208 East Clark Street

124 N Neil St

Vue

405 E Stoughton St

415 N Neil St
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520 Neil

The Neil Street Spritzer
Midtown Champaign, Champaign, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Champaign?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Champaign Studio Apartments | $1,370 | $1,000 | $1,954 |
Midtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $575 | $2,409 |
| Midtown Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $700 | $1,900 |
| Midtown Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $600 | $2,700 |
| Midtown Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $839 | $3,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMidtown Champaign, Champaign, IL
Ranked #2
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Champaign Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Champaign?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Champaign is under $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Champaign?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Champaign is 58 E Healey which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Midtown Champaign costs $1,505.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown 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 16 regular apartments in Midtown Champaign that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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.