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property at 3335 Bridgewood Dr

$700 - $850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

3335 Bridgewood Dr

MaconGA31216

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property at 1069 Elm St

$794

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$794

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1069 Elm St

MaconGA31201

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property at 260 Moughon St

$850

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$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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260 Moughon St, Unit B

260 Moughon St
MaconGA31201
property at 3634 Dawn St

$850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

3634 Dawn St

MaconGA31204
property at 842 Grady St

$850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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842 Grady St

MaconGA31206

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property at 967 Glenridge Dr

$899

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$899

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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967 Glenridge Dr, Unit A/Left

967 Glenridge Dr
MaconGA31211

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Macon, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Macon, GA

Pricing Updated: 07/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Macon, GA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Macon Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Macon$1,625$65073

Cheapest Available Macon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Macon, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ingleside Manor - Affordable Senior Community in the Bibb County neighborhood priced from $150. Macon Reserve in the Bibb County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Macon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ingleside Manor - Affordable Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$150
Macon Reserve1/1.001BR,1BA$600
Canterbury StationStudioStudio,1BA$625
River Park Apartments | Apartments Located in Macon, GAA11BR,1BA$635
Wood Valley Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$655
Ashley Towers0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 71233Studio,1BA$695
Waterside on Williamson2 Bedroom flat2BR,1BA$700
Vineville Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Katherine Court Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 71074Studio,1BA$700
Madison on Mercer1x1 The Hayes 750sf 1/11BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macon, GA

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Macon area is the $0.78 price per square foot B2 Model at Novus on Riverside Apartments in the in the Bibb County neighborhood starting from $1,024. The second greatest value Macon apartment is the 3 X 2 Model at Carriage Hills starting at $1,160 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Bibb County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Macon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Novus on Riverside ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$0.78
Carriage Hills3 X 23BR,2BA$0.89
Macon Reserve3/1.003BR,1BA$0.86
Chambers Cove2x22BR,2BA$0.89
Vineville Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Grey Parc of MaconOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.87
266 moughon st, Unit 266A266 moughon st2BR,1BA$0.83
Renaissance Park Capital1 Beds, 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$0.86
River Park Apartments | Apartments Located in Macon, GAA11BR,1BA$0.84
Ingleside Manor - Affordable Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.30

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Macon

What type of rentals are currently available in Macon?

There are currently 249 Apartments for Rent in Macon, GA with pricing that ranges from $150 to $3,280. There are also 284 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Macon ranging from $476 to $3,700.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Macon ranges from $476 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,467.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Macon?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Macon range from $418 to $2,275, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $749 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $825.

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