Cheap Apartments for Rent in Machesney Park, IL from $500 (35 Rentals)

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5905 Walker Ave, Unit #3
$1,100
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5905 Walker Ave, Unit #3

5905 Walker AveLoves Park, IL 61111
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

5315 Garden Plain Ave

Loves ParkIL61111
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Sun Valley Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Valley Terrace

3359 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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Pine's Edge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine's Edge

5816 Beechwood DrLoves Park, IL 61111
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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 Apartment in the Summerfield Commons neighborhood priced from $995. Park Towers Apartments in the North Rock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Machesney Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windsor Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Park Towers ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Riverside Apartments- Upcoming Open Houses!Studio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1,045
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Machesney Park, IL

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Machesney Park area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek in the in the North Rock neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Machesney Park apartment is the 5905 Walker Ave Model at 5905 Walker Ave, Unit #3 starting at $1,100 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the East Rockford 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.
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.38
5905 Walker Ave, Unit #35905 Walker Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Riverside Apartments- Upcoming Open Houses!Studio with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1.61
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 $1,125 at Windsor Apartment.

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- Upcoming Open Houses! and starts from $1,345.

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