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Apartments under $800 for Rent in Champaign, IL

118 Rentals
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  10. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    4 BEDS
    $795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$795
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$795

    1009 S 2nd St

    1009 S 2nd St, Champaign, IL 61820
    (217) 687-1462
  22. STUDIO
    $680

    1002SEC

    1002 S 2nd St, Champaign, IL 61820
  23. 3 BEDS
    $500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$500
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$500

    506 E. White Champaign

    506 E White St, Champaign, IL 61820
  26. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$750

    211 W Eureka St Unit 1W

    211 W Eureka St, Champaign, IL 61820
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  27. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$695

    57 E Healey St

    57 E Healey St, Champaign, IL 61820
  28. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $675
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$675
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$675

    201 1/2 W Park St Unit 201 1/2

    201 1/2 W Park St, Urbana, IL 61801
  30. Building Photo - 622 W Healey St
    1 BED
    $480
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$480
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$480

    622 W Healey St

    622 W Healey St, Champaign, IL 61820
  37. 2 BEDS
    $620

    203

    203 N Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
  39. Building Photo - 907SE
    STUDIO
    $795

    907SE

    907 S 2nd St, Champaign, IL 61820
  40. Building Photo - 59JOH
    Exceptional Value
    4 BEDS
    $485

    59JOH

    59 E John St, Champaign, IL 61820
  41. 4 BEDS
    $450

    305JOH

    305 E John St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Living & Renting in Champaign

Champaign at a Glance

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Champaign, IL Apartments for Rent

Champaign is home to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and serves as a hub of the Illinois Silicon Prairie, hosting offices for Fortune 500 companies like Abbott, Archer Daniels Midland, and Caterpillar. Those looking for apartments for rent in Champaign will find plenty of options, from apartment communities near campus in Campustown to established neighborhoods throughout the city's 24 square miles. With a population of approximately 89,000 residents and a median household income of $51,109, the city offers accessible rental rates-one-bedroom apartments average $1,082 per month and two-bedroom units run about $1,251.

Renting in Champaign means easy access to the city's 60 public parks spanning 654 acres, including West Side Park and Hessel Park, plus downtown's historic district with its local dining and shopping spots. The restored Virginia Theatre hosts Roger Ebert's Film Festival, while the Orpheum Children's Science Museum adds cultural appeal. Job opportunities get a boost from the Research Park at the University of Illinois, where tech companies and major employers have set up shop. The city's location along Interstate 57 and Interstate 74 makes getting to Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Chicago a breeze, making Champaign a smart pick for renters who want affordability and accessibility in central Illinois.

Why Champaign?

  • Great culture, including the Champaign Music Festival and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
  • The prestigious University of Illinois, a top-ranking US school.
  • Biker-friendly, walker-friendly, and home to an amazing park system.
  • Home to several major corporations, Champaign has a strong job market.
  • Attending concerts at Assembly Hall and sports events at Memorial Stadium.
  • Great downtown areas with coffee shops, restaurants, and pubs with live music.

Renting in Champaign

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Education

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Centennial High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,389 Students
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Central High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,596 Students
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Novak Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
0 Students
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Re-Start Program

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Public
Grades 9-12
0 Students
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Jefferson Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
705 Students
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Edison Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
640 Students
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Franklin Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
655 Students
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Robeson Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
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Westview Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
432 Students
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Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
426 Students
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South Side Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
303 Students

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