Last updated on July 1, 2026

Average rent in
Macomb, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Macomb

$645/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Macomb is $645 per month as of June 2026. This is 67% below the national average rent, or $1,305 less per month.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Macomb

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Macomb rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $645, whereas a house costs $995. 1-bedroom apartments in Macomb run $600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $725.

Listings

Studio

$450

3%

5%

1 bedroom

$600

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$775

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$600

2%

35%

4 bedroom

$1,400

6%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

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$645
decreased by67%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$825
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Macomb, IL is 22% lower than the median rent in Aledo, IL.

Discover rentals in Macomb, IL

Concord - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.5

Very good

Concord

900 Linden Ln, Macomb, IL 61455

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$600–$900

Apartment for rent

Lexington - Photo 1 of 1

25m ago

8.8

Very good

Lexington

902 N Charles St, Macomb, IL 61455

2 beds

1–2 baths

$645–$695

Apartment for rent

322 S Madison St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Macomb

2 beds

1 bath

$730

House for rent

Available Aug 15

Country Living Estates-Macomb - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Country Living Estates-Macomb

9825 Us Highway 136, Macomb, IL 61455

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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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 $645 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Macomb?

Average rent prices in Macomb have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Macomb rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Macomb is 67% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,305 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 $26,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Macomb's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $630 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $760 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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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