
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Macon County, IL from $300 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Macon County.


Roosevelt School Apartments

1061 W Decatur St

The Quarry Apartments

Stones Crossing Apartments

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Macon County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Macon County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County Studio Apartments | $598 | $469 | $675 |
| Macon County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $756 | $461 | $900 |
| Macon County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $904 | $543 | $1,170 |
| Macon County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $613 | $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 $461. 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 | $461 |
| The Quarry Apartments | Basalt | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| Stones Crossing Apartments | Nice one bedroom efficiency apartment | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Timber Cove | The Yawl | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macon County, IL
As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Macon County area is the $1.13 price per square foot Unit 11 Model at 2474 N Florian in the starting from $900. The second greatest value Macon County apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Roosevelt School Apartments starting at $461 with a $0.61 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2474 N Florian | Unit 11 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Roosevelt School Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.61 |
| Timber Cove | The Yawl | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 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 |
| 411 Woodside Trail, Unit #D-2 | 411 Woodside Trail | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The Quarry Apartments | Basalt | Studio ,1BA | $1.39 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Macon County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Macon County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Macon County is under $900.
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 $1,165.
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 4 regular apartments in Macon County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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