
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mclean County, IL from $400 (124 Rentals)
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507 E Mulberry St, Unit 1

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112 N Orr Dr, Unit #11

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Washington Senior Apartments

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1604 Bryan St, Unit #B

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1610 Bryan St, Unit 1A

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Bradlee Park Apartments

Summertree Rental Residences

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1110 W Jackson St

Pinecrest Apartments
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1511 Northbrook Dr

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701 W Front St

1210 Major St

Broadmoor Park

Class Act Realty

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Cortez Apartments

924 W Front St, Unit 1

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18 Fetzer Ct

CollegePlace Uptown

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1205 Orchard Rd
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711 S Towanda Ave

Arbors at Eastland

1-7 Keisha Drive

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713 Golfcrest Rd S

Lincoln Square Apartments

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103 E Irving St, Unit B

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1502 Northbrook Dr

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710 Golfcrest Rd N

Parkway Court Apartments

East Douglas Apartments
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The Grove at Main

814 N Prairie St

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1500 Ensign Dr, Unit 2

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1917 Tracy Dr

Ironwood Gardens Apartments

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1010 N School St

407 N Clinton St

The Ponds on G E Road

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105 College Park Ct

719 W Jefferson St
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315 Riley Dr

201 S Western Ave

Briarwood II

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1008 Charlotte Dr

909 W Taylor St

1308 N Main St

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1207 Orchard Rd, Unit 2

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404 E Mulberry St, Unit 2nd floor

Lancaster Heights

Currency Commons Apartments
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Mclean County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mclean County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Mclean County Studio Apartments | $1,821 | $546 | $3,885 |
| Mclean County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $720 | $7,771 |
| Mclean County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $505 | $10,000+ |
| Mclean County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $798 | $4,500 |
| Mclean County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $659 | $2,499 |
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Cheapest Available Mclean County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mclean County, IL is a Studio unit found at Bradlee Park Apartments priced from $650. Broadmoor Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mclean County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradlee Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Broadmoor Park | Cortez 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Cortez Apartments | Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| CollegePlace Uptown | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mclean County, IL
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mclean County area is the $0.53 price per square foot 4x4 Furnished Townhome Model at The Social at Illinois State in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Mclean County apartment is the Per Student for 2 Model at 1006 Samantha St starting at $710 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mclean County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Social at Illinois State | 4x4 Furnished Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| 1006 Samantha St | Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.51 |
| 605 Kingsley St | 4 person rate | 4BR,3BA | $0.47 |
| 200 S Linden | Rent per Person for 2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| 21 Flora Way | Per Person for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.53 |
| East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 701 Franklin | Apt 5 | 4BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| 700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
| 113 W Willow St | 2 person Rate | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 1505 Hancock | Per person for 2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mclean County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mclean County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mclean County is under $845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mclean County?
The cheapest apartment in Mclean County is Broadmoor Park which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Mclean County costs $1,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mclean 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 22 regular apartments in Mclean County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mclean County?
Cheap apartments in Mclean County have an average cost of $348 which is $1,202 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mclean County.
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