Cheap Apartments for Rent in Machesney Park, IL from $500 (25 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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961 Minns Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

961 Minns Dr

961 Minns DrMachesney 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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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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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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4403 Lori Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4403 Lori Dr

4403 Lori DrRockford, IL 61114
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2110 Croydon Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2110 Croydon Ave

2110 Croydon AveLoves 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 2 Beds unit found at Riverside Glen Apartments in the North Rock neighborhood priced from $963. Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE:: in the North Rock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Machesney Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$963
Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::1br/1ba1BR,1BA$1,095
The Haven at Willow Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Machesney Park, IL

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Machesney Park area is the $1.51 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Haven at Willow Creek in the in the North Rock neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Machesney Park apartment is the 5515 Tall Pines Pky Model at 5515 Tall Pines Pky, Unit 1 starting at $1,450 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Outer Loves Park Machesney Park 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$1.51
5515 Tall Pines Pky, Unit 15515 Tall Pines Pky2BR,1BA$1.32
Riverside Glen Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::1br/1ba with washer and dryer1BR,1BA$1.43
5587 Whispering Way, Unit 55875587 Whispering Way1BR,1BA$1.57

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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

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 $1,095 at Riverside Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::.

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 $1,295.

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