Last updated on October 9, 2026

Average rent in
Macomb, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Macomb

$710/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Macomb is $710 per month as of October 2026. This is 63% below the national average rent, or $1,190 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Macomb

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Macomb rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Macomb, IL

Average rent prices in Macomb have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Macomb, IL

Rent prices in Macomb vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Macomb is $640, whereas a house costs $850. 1-bedroom apartments in Macomb run $595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $725.

Listings

Studio

$462

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$500

7%

16%

2 bedroom

$550

4%

25%

3 bedroom

$945

1%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$462

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$945

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Macomb, 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 Macomb, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Macomb and Aledo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Macomb

Median rent price$710
decreased by63%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$825
decreased by57%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Macomb, IL is 14% lower than the median rent in Aledo, IL.

Discover rentals in Macomb, IL

Lexington - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Lexington

902 N Charles St, Macomb, IL 61455

2 beds

1–2 baths

$695–$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
526 W Chandler St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Macomb

2 beds

1 bath

$740

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
308 W Adams St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Macomb

3 beds

1 bath

$815

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Country Living Estates-Macomb - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.3

Very good

Country Living Estates-Macomb

9825 Us Highway 136, Macomb, IL 61455

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Macomb, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Macomb rental market.

How much is rent in Macomb?

The average rent in Macomb is $710 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Macomb?

Average rent prices in Macomb have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Macomb rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Macomb is 63% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,190 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Macomb?

To comfortably afford rent in Macomb, you'd need to earn approximately $28,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Macomb?

October offers the lowest rents in Macomb, running about 11% below August peak prices, making fall a good time for apartment hunting.

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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