Cheap Apartments for Rent in Macon, IL from $400 (28 Rentals)

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Butler Place
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Butler Place

3100 Butler StSpringfield, IL 62703
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2474 N Florian AveDecatur, IL 62526
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Macon, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Macon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Macon, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW priced from $421. Rider Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Macon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$421
Rider Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$500
Stones Crossing ApartmentsNO DEPOSIT, 299 FIRST MONTHS RENT MOVES YOU IN!!!!1BR,1BA$550
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Butler Place2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$695
Whispering Pines1 bed Classic1BR,1BA$700
Decatur Flats Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
The Hickcox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$775
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Lake Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macon, IL and Nearby

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Macon area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Prairie Vista in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Macon apartment is the Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes starting at $875 with a $0.88 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Macon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie Vista2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Butler Place2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.87
CandlesA11BR,1BA$1.10
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Decatur Flats Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.01
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Stones Crossing ApartmentsNO DEPOSIT 399 FIRST MONTHS RENT MOVES YOU IN!!...1BR,1BA$1.07
Rider Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92

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Getting Around Macon, IL

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17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Macon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Macon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Macon is at The Hickcox Collection listed at $775.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Macon Apartment is $421 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Macon is starting from $507 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW.

What is the most affordable Macon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Macon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rider Place and starts from $675.

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