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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
The Quarry ApartmentsSandstone2BR,1BA$775
Timber CoveThe Yawl1BR,1BA$780
Oakwood EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$785
2474 N Florian62BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macon County, IL

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Macon County area is the $0.77 price per square foot 706 W Prairie Ave Model at 706 W Prairie Ave, Unit 2 in the starting from $850. The second greatest value Macon County apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Oakwood Estates starting at $785 with a $0.87 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.
706 W Prairie Ave, Unit 2706 W Prairie Ave2BR,1BA$0.77
Oakwood EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
2474 N Florian62BR,1.5BA$1.14
The Quarry ApartmentsSandstone2BR,1BA$0.99
Timber CoveThe Yawl1BR,1BA$1.11
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Stones Crossing ApartmentsVery nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!!1BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Macon County

What type of rentals are currently available in Macon County?

There are currently 95 Apartments for Rent in Macon County, IL with pricing that ranges from $482 to $1,300. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Macon County ranging from $250 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 $250 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $919.

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