Cheap Apartments for Rent in Machesney Park, IL from $500 (34 Rentals)

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1151 Minns Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1151 Minns Dr

1151 Minns DrMachesney Park, IL 61115
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1110 Minns Dr
Studio Apartments

1110 Minns Dr

1110 Minns DrMachesney Park, IL 61115
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961 Minns Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

961 Minns Dr

961 Minns DrMachesney Park, IL 61115
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4640 Adamson Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

4640 Adamson Ln

4640 Adamson LnMachesney Park, IL 61115

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Sun Valley Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Valley Terrace

3359 Sun Valley TerRockford, IL 61103
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Birkenshaw Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Birkenshaw Villas

5824 Birkenshaw LnLoves Park, IL 61111
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4082 Applewood Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

4082 Applewood Ln

4082 Applewood LnLoves Park, IL 61111
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4131 Applewood Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

4131 Applewood Ln

4131 Applewood LnLoves Park, IL 61111
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4321 Lori Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4321 Lori Dr

4321 Lori DrRockford, IL 61114
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Pine Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Creek Apartments

4041 Renn Hart Hills RdLoves Park, IL 61111
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7820 Venus St
2 Bedroom Apartments

7820 Venus St

7820 Venus StLoves Park, IL 61111

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4436 Lori Dr
5 Bedroom Apartments

4436 Lori Dr

4436 Lori DrRockford, IL 61114
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531-535 Pearl Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

531-535 Pearl Ave

531-535 Pearl AveLoves Park, IL 61111
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3936 Sage Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3936 Sage Dr

3936 Sage DrRockford, IL 61114
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523 Hanna Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

523 Hanna Ct

523 Hanna CtLoves Park, IL 61111

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2110 Croydon Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2110 Croydon Ave

2110 Croydon AveLoves Park, IL 61111
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Garden Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court

7812 Venus StLoves Park, IL 61111
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4403 Lori Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4403 Lori Dr

4403 Lori DrRockford, IL 61114
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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 1 Bed unit found at Windsor Apartments in the Summerfield Commons neighborhood priced from $855. Riverside Apartments in the North Rock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Machesney Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windsor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$995
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,350
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Machesney Park, IL

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Machesney Park area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2021 Anjali Way Model at 2021 Anjali Way, Unit 1 in the in the Outer Loves Park Machesney Park neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Machesney Park apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek starting at $1,850 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the North Rock neighborhood. 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.
2021 Anjali Way, Unit 12021 Anjali Way2BR,1BA$1.03
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.51
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Windsor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Riverside ApartmentsStudio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1.53

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Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $855 at Windsor Apartments.

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 $1,095 at Windsor Apartments.

What is the most affordable Machesney Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Machesney Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverside Apartments and starts from $1,345.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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