Cheap Apartments for Rent in Macon, IL from $400 (26 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$421
Rider Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$500
Stones Crossing ApartmentsNice one bedroom efficiency apartment1BR,1BA$625
The Hickox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$628
Moundford Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$655
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Whispering Pines Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (Legacy)1BR,1BA$825
Smart Choice Park1 Bedroom Unit-Standard1BR,1BA$875
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macon, IL and Nearby

As of September 09, 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 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at West Mound Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.99 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.
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
West Mound Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Safe Harbor PropertiesDowntown1BR,1BA$1.03
2474 N FlorianUnit 112BR,1.5BA$1.06
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Moundford Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Stones Crossing ApartmentsVery nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!!1BR,1BA$1.16
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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Macon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Macon is at The Hickox Collection listed at $628.

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.

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