
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mcdonough County, IL from $300 (18 Rentals)
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Smith and Royer Apartments

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Mcdonough County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mcdonough County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mcdonough County Studio Apartments | $579 | $390 | $695 |
Mcdonough County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $679 | $510 | $1,094 |
Mcdonough County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $778 | $450 | $1,000 |
Mcdonough County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $950 | $1,140 |
Mcdonough County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $600 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Mcdonough County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mcdonough County, IL is a Studio unit found at Macomb Rentals priced from $390. Smith and Royer Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mcdonough County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Macomb Rentals | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $390 |
Smith and Royer Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Jefferson House Senior Living | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,094 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mcdonough County, IL
As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mcdonough County area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Smith and Royer Apartments in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Mcdonough County apartment is the 329 S Lafayette St Model at 329 S Lafayette St, Unit 3 starting at $700 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mcdonough County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Smith and Royer Apartments | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.46 |
329 S Lafayette St, Unit 3 | 329 S Lafayette St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
404 W Adams St, Unit Main East - 2 | 404 W Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Jefferson House Senior Living | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mcdonough County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mcdonough County?
The cheapest apartment in Mcdonough County is Macomb Rentals which is listed at $510, while the average apartment in Mcdonough County costs $1,080.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mcdonough County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Mcdonough County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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