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property at 972 Center St

$600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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972 Center St

MaconGA31217
property at 1278 Jackson St

$700

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$700

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$700

5 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent

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1278 Jackson St

MaconGA31201
property at 3620 Earl St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3620 Earl St

MaconGA31204

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property at 1446 Marion Pl

$750

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1446 Marion Pl

MaconGA31204
property at 960 Center St

$795

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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960 Center St

MaconGA31217
property at 1226 Winton Ave

$800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1226 Winton Ave

MaconGA31204

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property at 3634 Dawn St

$850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3634 Dawn St

MaconGA31204
property at 361 Spikes St

$850

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$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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361 Spikes St

MaconGA31206

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property at 1067 Boulevard

$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1067 Boulevard

MaconGA31211
property at 672 Bowden St

$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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672 Bowden St

MaconGA31201
property at 382 Cowan St

$900

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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382 Cowan St

MaconGA31217
property at 3358 Club Dr

$900

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3358 Club Dr

MaconGA31217
property at 285 Moughon St

$900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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285 Moughon St

MaconGA31201
property at 955 Cole St

$900 - $1,095

1 Bedroom Rentals

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955 Cole St

MaconGA31201

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Macon, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Macon, GA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2026

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$1,650$60072

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 priced from $150. Pursley Court Apartments in the Downtown Macon 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
Pursley Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Canterbury StationStudioStudio,1BA$625
River Park Apartments | Apartments Located in Macon, GAA11BR,1BA$635
Twin Pines Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
Wood Valley Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
Linkwood Manor2x12BR,1BA$699
Waterside on Williamson2 Bedroom flat2BR,1BA$700
Brookhaven Townhomes1x1t1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macon, GA

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Macon area is the $0.72 price per square foot 1048 Riverside Drive Ln Model at 1048 Riverside Drive Ln, Unit 1048 1 Riverside Drive Ln in the in the Downtown Macon neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Macon apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 60739 Model at Cove at Ridgewood starting at $1,180 with a $0.72 price per square foot . 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.
1048 Riverside Drive Ln, Unit 1048 1 Riverside Drive Ln1048 Riverside Drive Ln3BR,3BA$0.72
Cove at Ridgewood3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 607393BR,1.5BA$0.72
2483 Beech Ave2483 Beech Ave2BR,1BA$0.55
Novus on Riverside ApartmentsB32BR,2.5BA$0.82
Macon Reserve3/1.003BR,1BA$0.86
Vineville Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Brew House Lofts1 Beds, 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$0.78
Pursley Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.71
River Park Apartments | Apartments Located in Macon, GAA11BR,1BA$0.84
Ingleside Manor - Affordable Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.30

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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 265 Apartments for Rent in Macon, GA with pricing that ranges from $150 to $4,204. There are also 264 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 $1,739.

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 $750 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $895.

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