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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Champaign, IL

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  2. Building Photo - 59JOH
    3 BEDS
    $435+
    4 BEDS
    $435+

    59JOH

    59 E John St, Champaign, IL 61820
  5. Building Photo - 305JOH
    4 BEDS
    $528

    305JOH

    305 E John St, Champaign, IL 61820
  13. 4 BEDS
    $658

    1002SEC

    1002 S 2nd St, Champaign, IL 61820
  15. Building Photo - Clark Street
    1 BED
    $665+
    2 BEDS
    $755+

    Clark Street

    307-312 W Clark St, Champaign, IL 61820
  19. 1 BED
    $675+
    2 BEDS
    $775+
    3 BEDS
    $875+

    Urbana Estates

    1004 S Smith Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
  20. Building Photo - Parker Glen
    2 BEDS
    $1,275+
    3 BEDS
    $680+

    Parker Glen

    2501 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
  28. Building Photo - 506 W Elm
    Call for Rent

    506 W Elm

    506 W Elm St, Urbana, IL 61801
  29. Building Photo - 410 W Green St
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $765+
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $940+

    410 W Green St

    410 W Green St, Champaign, IL 61820
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    58 E Healey

    56-58 E Healey St, Champaign, IL 61820
  33. Building Photo - 1008 S. 4th
    STUDIO
    $1,175+
    1 BED
    $1,475+
    2 BEDS
    $930+
    3 BEDS
    $1,005+

    1008 S. 4th

    1008 S 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Champaign at a Glance

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Some Transit

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Champaign, IL Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in Champaign, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Champaign.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 341 cheap apartments available in Champaign Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Getting Around Champaign

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
65

Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
43

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Centennial High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,444 Students
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Central High School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
1,597 Students
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Novak Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
0 Students
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Edison Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
699 Students
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Jefferson Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
738 Students
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Franklin Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
677 Students
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Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
384 Students
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South Side Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
289 Students
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Kenwood Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
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Robeson Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
458 Students

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