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Colchester Apartments Apartment for rent in Colchester, IL
$ Ask - 834
Colchester Apartments
592 -598 N Coal Street Colchester, IL
2 BR | Available Now
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Edison 356 Llc. Apartment for rent in Macomb, IL
$675 - 950
Edison 356 Llc.
902 N Charles St Office Macomb, IL
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
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311 University St Apartment for rent in Macomb, IL
$1,100
311 University St
311 W University Macomb, IL
2 BR | Available Now
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201 Wigwam Hollow Rd #1201 Apartment for rent in Macomb, IL
$1,050 - 1,400
201 Wigwam Hollow Rd #1201
Macomb, IL
3 - 4 BR | Aug. 15, 2025
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Country Living Estates-macomb Apartment for rent in Macomb, IL
$850
Country Living Estates-macomb
9825 US Highway 136 W Macomb, IL
3 BR | Available Now
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727 N Madison St Apartment for rent in Macomb, IL
$500
727 N Madison St
Macomb, IL
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Turnberry Village I Apartment for rent in Macomb, IL
$595 - 695
Turnberry Village I
101 Wigwam Hollow Circle Macomb, IL
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$725
102 W 2nd St
Bowen, IL
1 BR | Available Now
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Macomb?

Macomb Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
1BR $700 $680 - $730
2BR $730 $660 - $930
3BR $830 $500 - $1,050
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Macomb, IL on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 541 apartments available in Macomb.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Macomb, IL?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Macomb is around $700 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Macomb, IL?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Macomb is around $730 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Macomb, IL?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Macomb, the average rent price is $730 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,630 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Macomb, IL?

Based on average rent prices in Macomb, to afford a one-bedroom apartment you would need an annual household income of $28,000 to live comfortably.

Macomb IL

Find a Macomb Apartment

A smaller city at just over 21,000 people, Macomb is fast approaching two hundred years as an Illinois community. The most important employer and economic driver in town is Western Illinois University. WIU has enrolment of close to 12,000 students.

Manufacturing is also a major industry in town. There are three companies that operate plants in Macomb currently, each of which are significant employers, and contribute in a large way to the town's economy. NTN-Bower, Pella Windows, and Whalen Manufacturing all currently have ongoing operations in Macomb.

When to Search

Housing is a little tight in Macomb. As with many smaller towns, the percentage of owned suites compared to rental units is high. As a result, start looking early. A solid three months before you plan on moving in is a reasonable amount of time to allow yourself for your apartment search.

Staying in the Know

Macomb landlords are used to seeing a battle for their apartments. With low availability, there are often more students that want off-campus housing than there are apartments. Think about the ways that you can prove that you're the best possible applicant before you even get in the ring.

Life in Macomb

Transportation

The Go West transit system provides a very easy way for WIU students to navigate both campus and the city. There are inter-campus routes that shuttle students quickly around the large campus, and also several routes that travel throughout the city. There are 10 different routes that penetrate into the city itself.

Where to play

Taking in a game at WIU is a local ritual with both students and citizens of the town. Visit The Forum for the best concert venue in Macomb. There are also a handful of museums on campus that may be of interest. Macomb has some great outdoor entertainment as well, including a nearby campgrounds and a skate park within the city for those who enjoy skateboarding.

Campuses Nearby

Western Illinois University

Macomb:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2025 Macomb Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2025 key findings and figures for the Macomb rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Macomb and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Macomb average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Macomb Rent Prices Increase From April to May

Macomb rent prices increased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 3.01% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Macomb one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $616.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Macomb experienced a 0.0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Macomb two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $729.0.

May Prices: Macomb vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Macomb and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Macomb over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Macomb suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Macomb suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Macomb suburbs.

May 2025 Pricing Trends: Macomb vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
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Macomb Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Macomb over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Macomb average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Macomb one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Macomb and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Macomb and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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