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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$421
Roosevelt School Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$461
The Quarry ApartmentsBasaltStudio,1BA$600
Stones Crossing ApartmentsNice one bedroom efficiency apartment1BR,1BA$625
Timber CoveThe Yawl1BR,1BA$755
2474 N FlorianUnit 112BR,1BA$900

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2474 N FlorianUnit 112BR,1.5BA$1.13
Roosevelt School Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.61
Timber CoveThe Yawl1BR,1BA$1.08
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Stones Crossing ApartmentsVery nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!!1BR,1BA$1.16
411 Woodside Trail, Unit #D-2411 Woodside Trail1BR,1BA$1.49
The Quarry ApartmentsBasaltStudio ,1BA$1.39

Frequently Asked Questions about Macon County

What type of rentals are currently available in Macon County?

There are currently 85 Apartments for Rent in Macon County, IL with pricing that ranges from $461 to $1,199. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Macon County ranging from $549 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Macon County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Macon County ranges from $549 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,373.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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