Cheap Apartments for Rent in Macon, IL from $400 (22 Rentals)

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Macon, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Macon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Macon, 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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $461. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Macon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$421
Roosevelt School Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$461
Rider Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$500
Stones Crossing ApartmentsNice one bedroom efficiency apartment1BR,1BA$625
Moundford Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macon, IL and Nearby

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Macon area is the $0.76 price per square foot The Harbor Town Model at Timber Cove in the starting from $915. The second greatest value Macon apartment is the Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes starting at $875 with a $0.88 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.
Timber CoveThe Harbor Town2BR,1BA$0.76
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Orchard Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath South2BR,1BA$0.99
Safe Harbor PropertiesDowntown1BR,1BA$1.03
3TENB12BR,1BA$1.05
Roosevelt School Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.61
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Mounford Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Rider Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92

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Getting Around Macon, IL

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Macon Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Macon Apartment is $421 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Macon is starting from $507 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.

What is the most affordable Macon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Macon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Roosevelt School Apartments and starts from $613.

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