
Cheap Homes for Rent in Macon, IL from $500 (17 Rentals)
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567 W Leafland Ave

1220 N Church St

1613 E Johns Ave

105 N Illinois St

1261 E Grand Ave

1553 N Walnut Grove Ave

1238 E Bon Air Ct

1094 E Clay St

1363 E Johns Ave

519 S 19th St

1737 E Whitmer St

401 S 19th St

845 W Sawyer St

2152 E Johns Ave

290 S Maffit St

1286 E Vanderhoof St
Macon, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Macon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Macon 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $838 | $650 | $950 |
Macon 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,082 | $650 | $1,400 |
Macon 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,387 | $1,150 | $1,750 |
Macon 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,600 | $1,100 | $2,000 |
Macon 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $421 |
Roosevelt School Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $461 |
Rider Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
Stones Crossing Apartments | Nice one bedroom efficiency apartment | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Moundford Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macon, IL and Nearby
As of October 15, 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 Downtown Model at Safe Harbor Properties starting at $930 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 | Downtown | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
2474 N Florian | Unit 11 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
Hickory Point Apartments | Two Bedroom with In-Unit Washer/Dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Roosevelt School Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.61 |
Lincoln Tower Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
Moundford Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Stones Crossing Apartments | Very nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!! | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Rider Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Macon
What type of rentals are currently available in Macon?
There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Macon, IL with pricing that ranges from $410 to $3,000. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Macon ranging from $520 to $2,700.
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 $520 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,354.
Expert Rental Resources
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