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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. 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
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macon, IL and Nearby

As of August 30, 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 Bath Model at Meadow View Landing starting at $940 with a $1.04 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
Meadow View Landing2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Safe Harbor PropertiesDowntown1BR,1BA$1.03
3TENB12BR,1BA$1.00
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
2474 N Florian2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Macon

What type of rentals are currently available in Macon?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Macon, IL with pricing that ranges from $403 to $1,885. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Macon ranging from $445 to $4,500.

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 $445 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,812.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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