Cheap Apartments for Rent in McLean, IL from $400 (41 Rentals)

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Broadmoor Park
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$750 - $1,100
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$750 - $1,100

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$750 - $1,100
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Broadmoor Park

707 Arcadia DrBloomington, IL 61704
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CollegePlace Uptown
$840 - $1,720
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$815 - $1,695
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$25

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$840 - $1,720
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

CollegePlace Uptown

100 S Fell AveNormal, IL 61761
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Danbury Court
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$975 - $1,650
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$915 - $1,590
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$60

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$975 - $1,650
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Danbury Court

19 Basil WayBloomington, IL 61705
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Fox Hill Apartments
$1,030
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$940
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$90

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$1,030
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 9

Fox Hill Apartments

701 Fox Hill CirBloomington, IL 61701
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BayOak
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$1,113 - $1,435
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$1,063 - $1,385
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$50

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$1,113 - $1,435
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

BayOak

619 W Orlando AveNormal, IL 61761
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215 N 3rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 N 3rd St

215 N 3rd StHartsburg, IL 62643
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314 Mecherle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

314 Mecherle

314 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701

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Fairmont Apartments
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Fairmont Apartments

717 Fairmont DrBloomington, IL 61704
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2 Curtis Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Curtis Ct

2 Curtis CtNormal, IL 61761
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1 White Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 White Place

1 White PlBloomington, IL 61701
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Oak Creek Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Plaza

108 Oak Creek PlzBloomington, IL 61704
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McLean, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available McLean Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in McLean, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Senior Apartments in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood priced from $546. Broadmoor Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McLean apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$546
Broadmoor Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Brainard Landings ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (II)2BR,2BA$800
The Oaks1 bed / bath1BR,1BA$800
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$805
Traditions BloomingtonTwo Bedroom - Market2BR,2BA$831
Arbors at EastlandThe Oak1BR,1BA$835
CollegePlace Uptown2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$840
Grove at Main1/1 TRA1BR,1BA$899
East Douglas Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McLean, IL and Nearby

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the McLean area is the $0.58 price per square foot 4 Balcony Renovated Model at The Social on Hovey in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $889. The second greatest value McLean apartment is the 2BR/ 1BA Model at East Douglas Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McLean apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Social on Hovey4 Balcony Renovated4BR,4BA$0.58
East Douglas Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$0.75
3 Stortz DriveAll units2BR,2BA$1.08
Oak Creek Plaza2/1 Vaulted Ceilings LVP Flooring2BR,1BA$1.04
Brainard Landings ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (II)2BR,2BA$0.71
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
Clearwater Crest Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.09
Traditions BloomingtonTwo Bedroom - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.13
Lincoln Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McLean Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McLean?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McLean is at Washington Senior Apartments listed at $546.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McLean Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McLean Apartment is $578 at Washington Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McLean Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McLean is starting from $800 at Brainard Landings Apartments.

What is the most affordable McLean Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McLean Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Lofts and starts from $1,150.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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