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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Oak Creek Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Plaza

108 Oak Creek PlzBloomington, IL 61704
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1 White Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 White Place

1 White PlBloomington, IL 61701
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Harvest View
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harvest View

1710-1791 Putnam AveNormal, IL 61761
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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 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Senior Flats priced from $400. 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 apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Senior Flats1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$400
Broadmoor ParkCortez 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Cortez ApartmentsUnfurnished1BR,1BA$825
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$830
CollegePlace Uptown2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$845
Arbors at EastlandThe Pine1BR,1BA$875
East Douglas Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$900
300 Shelbourne1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$905
The Grove at Main2 Bed / 1 Bath - URB2BR,1BA$925
Currency Commons Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McLean, IL and Nearby

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the McLean area is the $0.53 price per square foot 4-bed/4-bath Model at The Social at Illinois State in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $799. 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 at Illinois State4-bed/4-bath4BR,4BA$0.53
East Douglas Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$0.75
3 Stortz DriveAll units2BR,2BA$1.08
701 FranklinApt 54BR,1BA$0.45
The Grove at Main2 Bed / 2 Bath LTRA2BR,2BA$1.09
Currency Commons Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$1.00
Lincoln Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse.2BR,1.5BA$1.07
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.78
The Oaks2 Bed - Oaks2BR,1BA$1.11
Lincoln Senior Flats2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.97

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McLean Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McLean Apartment is $400 at Lincoln Senior Flats.

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 $845 at CollegePlace Uptown.

What is the most affordable McLean Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McLean Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Traditions Bloomington and starts from $1,325.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.