
Cheap Apartments for Rent in McLean, IL from $400 (46 Rentals)
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Brainard Landings

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Washington Senior Apartments

Summertree Rental Residences

Broadmoor Park

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Cortez Apartments

Class Act Realty

Arbors at Eastland

CollegePlace Uptown
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Lincoln Square Apartments

East Douglas Apartments

300 Shelbourne

The Grove at Main

Currency Commons Apartments

Lancaster Heights

The Oaks

Lincoln Lofts

Brookridge Heights Apartments
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BayOak

Fox Hill Apartments

Brickyard Apartments

Traditions Bloomington

Clearwater Crest Apartments

Oak Point Apartments

Danbury Court

3 Stortz Drive

Elm Point Apartments
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Arbour Walk Townhomes

215 N 3rd St

314 Mecherle

615 Harper Ave

Fairmont Apartments

1274 W Green St

111 S Elder Ln

2 Curtis Ct

249 N 17th St
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Oak Creek Plaza

1 White Place

Harvest View

4145 Camelot Dr

Maple Hill Townhomes

10 University Ct

16 Wilshire Wood Dr

28 Fetzer Ct

129 Crossing Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McLean?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLean Studio Apartments | $1,942 | $546 | $5,298 |
| McLean 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $400 | $8,269 |
| McLean 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $664 | $9,499 |
| McLean 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $798 | $4,500 |
| McLean 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $749 | $2,499 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $400 |
| Broadmoor Park | Cortez 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Cortez Apartments | Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| CollegePlace Uptown | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| Arbors at Eastland | The Pine | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| 300 Shelbourne | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| The Grove at Main | 2 Bed / 1 Bath - URB | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Currency Commons Apartments | 2B1B | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social at Illinois State | 4-bed/4-bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 3 Stortz Drive | All units | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 701 Franklin | Apt 5 | 4BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| The Grove at Main | 2 Bed / 2 Bath LTRA | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Currency Commons Apartments | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Lincoln Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse. | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| 700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
| The Oaks | 2 Bed - Oaks | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Lincoln Senior Flats | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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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.
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