Cheap Apartments for Rent in Macon, VA from $500 (42 Rentals)

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288 Lofts
$1,232 - $2,262
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$1,182 - $2,212
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$1,232 - $2,262
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288 Lofts

400 KatrinaMidlothian, VA 23113
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Creekpointe Apartments
$1,383 - $1,591
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$1,378 - $1,586
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 23

Creekpointe Apartments

14600 Creekpointe CirMidlothian, VA 23114
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Foxchase Brandywine
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$1,406 - $3,511
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$1,255 - $3,360
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$151

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$1,406 - $3,511
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Foxchase Brandywine

2400 Milhaven DrRichmond, VA 23238
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Summit at Bon Air
Rent Specials
$1,523 - $5,020
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$1,493 - $4,990
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Summit at Bon Air

1701 Irondale RdNorth Chesterfield, VA 23235
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Old Buckingham Station
Rent Specials
$1,598 - $3,213
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$1,540 - $3,155
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$58

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$1,598 - $3,213
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Old Buckingham Station

1301 Buckingham Station DrMidlothian, VA 23113
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The Bella at Westchester
Rent Specials
$1,621 - $2,541
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$1,615 - $2,535
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The Bella at Westchester

700 City Vw LpMidlothian, VA 23113
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Hunters Ridge
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$1,622 - $2,747
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$1,510 - $2,635
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$112

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$1,622 - $2,747
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Hunters Ridge

2400 Milhaven DrRichmond, VA 23238
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Bexley West Creek
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$1,821 - $2,482
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$1,789 - $2,450
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$32

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$1,821 - $2,482
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Bexley West Creek

1000 Collective WayRichmond, VA 23238
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Enclave Apartments
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Enclave Apartments

13300 Enclave DrMidlothian, VA 23114
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Trophy Club at Bellgrade
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trophy Club at Bellgrade

2301 Thoroughbred CirMidlothian, VA 23113
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property at 610 Fern Meadow Loop

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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610 Fern Meadow Loop

MidlothianVA23114
property at 2241 Mountain View Rd

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2241 Mountain View Rd

PowhatanVA23139
property at 5277 River Rd W

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5277 River Rd W

GoochlandVA23063

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property at 19410 Oakwood Ln

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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19410 Oakwood Ln

JetersvilleVA23083
property at 1703 Danhurst Dr

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 21

1703 Danhurst Dr

MidlothianVA23113

Macon, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Macon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Macon, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community priced from $511. Oaks at Gayton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Macon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$511
Oaks at GaytonThe York1BR,1BA$1,400
Foxchase BrandywineBrandywine1BR,1BA$1,406
Sterling Glen ApartmentsThe Ludlow1BR,1BA$1,440
Hunter's Chase ApartmentsChesterfield Cup1BR,1BA$1,456
Summit at Bon AirPine1BR,1BA$1,523
Swift Creek Commons ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,525
Sapphire at CenterpointeAquamarine1BR,1BA$1,552
Glenmoor OaksThe Southern1BR,1BA$1,590
Old Buckingham StationJames1BR,1BA$1,598

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macon, VA and Nearby

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Macon area is the $1.67 price per square foot Wren Model at Towns At Swift Creek in the in the Charter Colony- Hartley Village neighborhood starting from $2,886. The second greatest value Macon apartment is the C1 Model at Colony at Centerpointe starting at $2,326 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. 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.
Towns At Swift CreekWren3BR,2.5BA$1.67
Colony at CenterpointeC13BR,2BA$1.57
Summit at Bon AirSpruce3BR,2BA$1.77
Bristol Village at Charter ColonySTRATFORD2BR,2BA$1.57
The Grove at Swift CreekWestover2BR,2BA$1.69
Hunters RidgeHilltop3BR,1.5BA$1.80
Park at SalisburyChelsea Renovated2BR,2BA$1.80
Trophy Club at BellgradeThe Champion 2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.78
Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Swift Creek Commons ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.73

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Macon, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $511 at Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community.

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 $1,200 at Kings Grant Apartments 55+.

What is the most affordable Macon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Macon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sterling Glen Apartments and starts from $1,880.

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