Cheap Homes for Rent in Macon County, IL from $500 (11 Rentals)

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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $502. 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 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$502
Stones Crossing ApartmentsNice one bedroom efficiency apartment1BR,1BA$600
Decatur Flats Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Oakwood EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macon County, IL

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Macon County area is the $0.87 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Oakwood Estates in the starting from $785. The second greatest value Macon County apartment is the 2 bed 1 bath Renovated Model at Decatur Flats Apartments starting at $900 with a $1.03 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.
Oakwood EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Decatur Flats Apartments2 bed 1 bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.03
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWTwo Bedrooms One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.60
2474 N Florian102BR,1.5BA$1.13
Stones Crossing ApartmentsVery nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!!1BR,1BA$1.16
441 Woodside Trail, Unit Unit #F-1441 Woodside Trail1BR,1BA$1.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Macon County

What type of rentals are currently available in Macon County?

There are currently 91 Apartments for Rent in Macon County, IL with pricing that ranges from $482 to $1,299. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Macon County ranging from $575 to $2,750.

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 $575 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $990.

Expert Rental Resources

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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