Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Macon Neighborhood of Macon, GA from $600 (34 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Macon area of Macon.

property at 758 Center St

$700

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$700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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758 Center St

MaconGA31217

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1045 Bond St
$875
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1045 Bond St

1045 Bond StMacon, GA 31201
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property at 1012 Tattnall St

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1012 Tattnall St

MaconGA31201
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The Massee Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Massee Apartments

347 College StMacon, GA 31201
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property at 955 Cole St

$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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955 Cole St

MaconGA31201
property at 1539 Walnut St

$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1539 Walnut St

MaconGA31201

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1893 3rd Ave
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1893 3rd Ave

1893 3rd AveMacon-Bibb, GA 31201
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1074 Georgia Ave
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1074 Georgia Ave

1074 Georgia AveMacon-Bibb, GA 31201
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Downtown Macon, Macon, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Macon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Macon area of Macon, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pursley Court Apartments priced from $650. The Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Macon apartments for rent in Macon, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pursley Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
The Terrace0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 77668Studio,1BA$700
Vineville Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
The Massee ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Ashley Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 712321BR,1BA$885
369-371 2nd StStudio1BR,1BA$950
Brew House Lofts1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Macon, GA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Macon area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 71185 Model at Hemlock Lofts in the in the Downtown Macon neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Downtown Macon apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at Vineville Court Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Bibb County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Macon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hemlock Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 711852BR,2BA$1.48
Vineville Court Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.78
Brew House Lofts2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.37
369-371 2nd StStudio1BR,1BA$0.95
The Lamar LoftsThe Capitol1BR,1BA$1.35
Dannenberg Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
266 moughon st, Unit 266A266 moughon st2BR,1BA$0.83
Pursley Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.76
328 Pursley St, Unit 328 Pursley328 Pursley St1BR,1BA$1.21
1045 Bond St1045 Bond St1BR,1BA$1.46

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Downtown Macon, Macon, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Macon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Macon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Macon is at The Terrace listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Macon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Macon Apartment is $650 at Pursley Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Macon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Macon is starting from $800 at Vineville Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Macon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Macon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vineville Court Apartments and starts from $900.

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