
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Champaign Neighborhood of Champaign, IL from $300 (66 Rentals)
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132 E University Ave

Rally - Free Parking Included

The Inman by Royse + Brinkmeyer

Total Monthly Price
110 E John St.

214 E Clark St

The Quarters

55 E Green St

134 - 217 S Neil

The Hickory
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209 N Neil St

706 S Locust St

408 E Springfield

The Gardens at 304 E Clark

207 E Healey St

312 E White St

Bankier Apartments

108 S 4th St

105 E John St

Stoughton Street Apartments
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408 E Stoughton St

402 S 5th St

202 East Springfield Avenue

106 S 4th St

58 E Healey

205 E Healey St

309 E Springfield Ave (New Construction)

508 S First St

108 S 5th St

504 E Church St
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209 E University Ave

105 S Fourth

204 E Clark

303 E White

212 E White St

301 E Clark St

505 S Fourth Street

55 East Healey Street

Chateau Apartments

209 E Clark
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302 E Clark St

107 E Healey

41 E University Ave

305 E White

112 E John St

405 E Stoughton St

404 E Clark St

507 S Fourth

208 East Clark Street

124 N Neil St
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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 | $1,247 | $970 | $1,649 |
| Midtown Champaign 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $575 | $2,029 |
| Midtown Champaign 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $899 | $1,886 |
| Midtown Champaign 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,123 | $859 | $1,650 |
| Midtown Champaign 4 Bedroom Apartments | $990 | $590 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 66 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 $590. 58 E Healey has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Midtown Champaign apartments for rent in Champaign, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305JOH | Spacious 4 Bed/3 Bath Apartment on the corner o... | 4BR,3BA | $590 |
| 58 E Healey | 58 E Healey - 203 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Rally - Free Parking Included | 1BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 309 E Springfield Ave (New Construction) | 309 E Springfield Ave (ICON) - 616 -... | 4BR,4BA | $950 |
| 110 E John St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 209 E University Ave | 209 E University Ave - 406 | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| 303 E White | 303 E White - 6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 55 East Healey Street | 55 E Healey St - 304-... | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| 505 S Fourth Street | 505 S Fourth Street - 208 | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| 209 E Clark | 209 E Clark - 3 - A | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Champaign, IL
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Champaign area is the $0.46 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Apartment @ First & John: Available N... Model at 59JOH in the in the Downtown Champaign neighborhood starting from $485. The second greatest value Midtown Champaign apartment is the Shared Apartment Individual Lease Model at Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026 starting at $575 with a $0.58 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59JOH | 4 Bedroom Apartment @ First & John: Available N... | 4BR,3BA | $0.46 |
| Pfeffer Apartments - NOW LEASING AUGUST 2026 | Shared Apartment Individual Lease | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| 202 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments | 4BR/3BA | 4BR,3BA | $0.82 |
| 211 E Clark | 211 E Clark - 20 | 4BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 520 Neil | The Bloomberg | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Seven07 | 2BR/2BA - Type 3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| 112 E. Green St by Bankier Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath - X Large - (NS) 112 E Green St. (... | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 55 East Healey Street | 55 E Healey St - 304-... | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Rally - Free Parking Included | 1BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 110 E John St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMidtown Champaign, Champaign, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Champaign Apartments
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 $1,599.
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 12 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.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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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.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.