Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Machesney Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Machesney Park

$1,195/mo

decreased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Machesney Park is $1,195 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Machesney Park

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Machesney Park rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Machesney Park, IL

Average rent prices in Machesney Park have increased by 44% over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Machesney Park, IL

Rent prices in Machesney Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Machesney Park is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Machesney Park run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$995

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,010

No Change

24%

2 bedroom

$1,100

5%

-

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

16%

4 bedroom

$1,650

37%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$995

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,010

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Machesney Park, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Machesney Park, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Machesney Park and Beloit by all bedroom counts and property types.

Machesney Park

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,235
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Machesney Park, IL is 3% lower than the median rent in Beloit, WI.

Discover rentals in Machesney Park, IL

1120 Minns LLC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1120 Minns LLC

1120 Minns Dr, Machesney Park, IL 61115

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$975

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Machesney Park, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Machesney Park rental market.

How much is rent in Machesney Park?

The average rent in Machesney Park is $1,195 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Machesney Park?

Average rent prices in Machesney Park have increased by 44% over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.

How does Machesney Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Machesney Park is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Machesney Park?

To comfortably afford rent in Machesney Park, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Machesney Park?

Based on our current listings, 25% of Machesney Park apartments welcome pets, which works out to about 3 pet-friendly units each month across the city's average of 12 available rentals.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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