Cheap Apartments for Rent in Macon, IL from $400 (19 Rentals)
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Moundford Terrace

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The Hickcox Collection

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305 W Bower St

913 N Taylorville Blvd
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1312 E Logan St

2110 Bradley Ct

520 N Oak St

518 N Oak St
Macon, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Macon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Macon Studio Apartments | $668 | $575 | $800 |
Macon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $846 | $500 | $1,461 |
Macon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,031 | $625 | $1,750 |
Macon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,255 | $675 | $1,752 |
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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. Rider Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Macon apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $421 |
Rider Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
The Hickcox Collection | The Hickox | Studio,1BA | $607 |
Stones Crossing Apartments | Nice one bedroom efficiency apartment | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Denison Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macon, IL and Nearby
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Macon area is the $0.88 price per square foot Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes in the starting from $875. The second greatest value Macon apartment is the Walk to work. Capitol View. WIFI Included. Model at Safe Harbor Properties starting at $925 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Macon apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
Safe Harbor Properties | Walk to work. Capitol View. WIFI Included. | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
3TEN | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Huntington Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Denison Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Candles | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
2474 N Florian | 1st Floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Lincoln Tower Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
Rider Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Macon Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Macon?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Macon is at The Hickcox Collection listed at $601.
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 Rider Place and starts from $675.
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