
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Macon County, IL from $300 (22 Rentals)
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Roosevelt School Apartments

465 E Main St

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730 S Main St, Unit 1

1441 W Macon St

Stones Crossing Apartments

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706 W Prairie Ave, Unit 4

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Timber Cove

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Macon County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County Studio Apartments | $610 | $502 | $680 |
| Macon County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $756 | $496 | $990 |
| Macon County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $926 | $585 | $1,100 |
| Macon County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,087 | $662 | $1,199 |
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Cheapest Available Macon County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Macon County, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW priced from $421. Roosevelt School Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $496. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Macon County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $421 |
| Roosevelt School Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $496 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Nice one bedroom efficiency apartment | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Decatur Flats Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macon County, IL
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Macon County area is the $0.88 price per square foot Slate Model at The Quarry Apartments in the starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Macon County apartment is the The Whitehall Model at Timber Cove starting at $890 with a $0.99 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Macon County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quarry Apartments | Slate | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Timber Cove | The Whitehall | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 2474 N Florian | Unit 10 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Oakwood Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Roosevelt School Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| Decatur Flats Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 430 Woodside Trail, Unit 18 | 430 Woodside Trail | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Very nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!! | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 706 W Prairie Ave, Unit 4 | 706 W Prairie Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Macon County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Macon County?
The cheapest apartment in Macon County is RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW which is listed at $421, while the average apartment in Macon County costs $1,179.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Macon County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Macon County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Macon County?
Cheap apartments in Macon County have an average cost of $246 which is $933 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Macon County.
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