Cheap Apartments for Rent in Machesney Park, IL from $895 (27 Rentals)

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3817 Sage Dr

RockfordIL61114

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3359 Sun Valley
2 Bedroom Apartments

3359 Sun Valley

3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103

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3304 Sun Valley
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3304 Sun Valley

3304-3356 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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3036 La Salle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3036 La Salle Ave

3036 La Salle AveRockford, IL 61114

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205 River Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

205 River Ln

205 River LnLoves Park, IL 61111

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Oxford Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Commons

10289 Monarch RdRoscoe, IL 61073
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Machesney Park, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Machesney Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Machesney Park, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at 3304 Sun Valley in the North Rock neighborhood priced from $750. Riverside Glen Apartments in the North Rock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $940. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Machesney Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3304 Sun Valley2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$750
Riverside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR, 1BA$940
Windsor Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$995
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$995
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,015
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$1,700
1050 Minns Drive3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Machesney Park, IL

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Machesney Park area is the $2.04 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 1050 Minns Drive in the North Rock neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Machesney Park apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek in the North Rock neighborhood starting at $1,700 with a $1.38 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Machesney Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1050 Minns Drive3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$2.04
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$1.38
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR, 2BA$1.24
3304 Sun Valley2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$0.75
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1.53
Windsor Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.66
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Machesney Park Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Machesney Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Machesney Park Apartment is $995 at Windsor Apartment.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Machesney Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Machesney Park is starting from $750 at 3304 Sun Valley.

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