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Apartments under $900 for Rent in Champaign, IL

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  9. Building Photo - West Quad
    $230 Off
    Price Drop. $230 Off
    2 BEDS
    $899+
    4 BEDS
    $809+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$809 - $899
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$809 - $899

    West Quad

    29 E Green St, Champaign, IL 61820
    (833) 615-1724
  14. Good Value
    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
  30. Building Photo - Garden Court
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $795+
    2 BEDS
    $895+

    Garden Court

    1001-1021 Francis Dr, Champaign, IL 61821
  35. STUDIO
    $615+
    1 BED
    $690+
    2 BEDS
    $685+

    Healey Gardens

    607-611 W Healey St, Champaign, IL 61820
  41. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $800+
    2 BEDS
    $900+

    Urbana Estates

    1004 S Smith Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
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Living & Renting in Champaign

Champaign at a Glance

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$1,083
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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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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Champaign

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

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

Public High School

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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