Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Macon Neighborhood of Macon, GA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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property at 1278 Jackson St

$700

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5 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent

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1278 Jackson St

MaconGA31201

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property at 955 Cole St

$900 - $1,095

1 Bedroom Rentals

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955 Cole St

MaconGA31201

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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 $600. 1893 3rd Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Downtown Macon apartments for rent in Macon, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pursley Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
1893 3rd Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Brew House Lofts1 Beds, 1.5 Baths1BR,1BA$736

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Macon, GA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Macon area is the $0.73 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 36188 Model at Katherine Court Apartments in the in the Downtown Macon neighborhood starting from $1,079. The second greatest value Downtown Macon apartment is the Studio Model at 369-371 2nd St starting at $950 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Downtown Macon 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.
Katherine Court Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 361882BR,2BA$0.73
369-371 2nd StStudio1BR,1BA$0.95
1031 Walnut St, Unit 10311031 Walnut St2BR,2.5BA$1.05
Vineville Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Brew House Lofts1 Beds, 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$0.78
266 moughon st, Unit 266A266 moughon st2BR,1BA$0.92
Pursley Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.71
1048 Riverside Drive Ln1048 Riverside Drive Ln1BR,1BA$0.90
608 Monroe St, Unit C608 Monroe St1BR,1BA$1.00
1893 3rd Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.86

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Downtown Macon, Macon, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Macon

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Macon?

There are currently 93 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Macon, GA with pricing that ranges from $499 to $3,200. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Macon ranging from $632 to $2,979.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Macon ranges from $632 to $2,979 with an average monthly rent of $1,454.

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