Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL from $300 (17 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Champaign?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown Champaign Studio Apartments | $1,213 | $990 | $1,619 |
Midtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,209 | $525 | $2,000 |
Midtown Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $950 | $3,200 |
Midtown Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $979 | $1,999 |
Midtown Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,013 | $839 | $1,950 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL.
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Cheapest Available Midtown Champaign Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Champaign area of Champaign, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at 305JOH priced from $455. 207 S Fifth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $565. Here are the most affordable Midtown Champaign apartments for rent in Champaign, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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305JOH | 305 John 4 Bedroom | 4BR,3BA | $455 |
207 S Fifth | IMMEDIATE MOVE IN - Individual Lease in a 4x2 U... | 4BR,2BA | $565 |
Town & Country Apartments | Camden | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer | The Arden | Studio,1BA | $990 |
West Quad | 4BR/4BA - Terrace Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Champaign, IL
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Champaign area is the $0.40 price per square foot Three Bedroom Standar Model at Capstone Quarters in the in the Campustown IL neighborhood starting from $565. The second greatest value Midtown Champaign apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath with Loft Model at THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN starting at $900 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Champaign apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Capstone Quarters | Three Bedroom Standar | 3BR,3BA | $0.40 |
THE ALCOVE @ SECOND & JOHN | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath with Loft | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
207 S Fifth | IMMEDIATE MOVE IN - Individual Lease in a 4x2 U... | 4BR,2BA | $0.59 |
410 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments | 3BD/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.87 |
112 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
520 Neil | The Musk | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
Burnham 310 | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Pacifica on Green | B4 - | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
The Quarters | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Town & Country Apartments | Fairfield | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Getting Around the Midtown Champaign Neighborhood in Champaign, IL
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,720.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Champaign?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Champaign is Town & Country Apartments which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Midtown Champaign costs $1,179.
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 37 regular apartments in Midtown 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 Midtown Champaign?
Cheap apartments in Midtown Champaign have an average cost of $680 which is $499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Champaign.
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