
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Machesney Park, IL from $500 (24 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Machesney Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Machesney Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,028 | $895 | $1,145 |
Cheap Machesney Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $963 | $1,575 |
Cheap Machesney Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $1,345 | $1,650 |
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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 $895. Riverside Glen Apartments in the North Rock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $963. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Machesney Park apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Windsor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Riverside Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $963 |
Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE:: | Studio with washer and dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
The Haven at Willow Creek | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Machesney Park, IL
As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Machesney Park area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek in the in the North Rock neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Machesney Park apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Riverside Glen Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.27 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Haven at Willow Creek | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Riverside Glen Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE:: | Studio with washer and dryer | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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Getting Around Machesney Park, IL
Walk Score®
32 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $895 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 $963 at Riverside Glen 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 ::OPEN HOUSE:: and starts from $1,345.
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