Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Western Illinois University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Macomb

$620/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Macomb is $620 per month as of September 2026. This is 67% below the national average rent, or $1,280 less per month.

$0.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Macomb

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 Western Illinois University, IL

Average rent prices in Macomb have decreased by 16% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Western Illinois University, IL

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

Listings

Studio

$462

-

-

1 bedroom

$595

-

2%

2 bedroom

$645

-

23%

3 bedroom

$925

-

2%

Studio

Average rent

$462

1 bedroom

Average rent

$595

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$645

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Western Illinois University, 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.

Discover rentals in Western Illinois University, IL

208 W Spruce St #208C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bardolph

206 -208 West Spruce Street - 208 C

208 W Spruce St #208C, Bardolph, IL 61416

2 beds

1 bath

$525

208 W Spruce St #208A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bardolph

206 -208 West Spruce Street - 208 A

208 W Spruce St #208A, Bardolph, IL 61416

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Lexington - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Lexington

902 N Charles St, Macomb, IL 61455

2 beds

1–2 baths

$645–$695

308 W Adams St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Macomb

308 W Adams St #1, Macomb, IL 61455

3 beds

1 bath

$815

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Frequently asked questions for Western Illinois University, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Macomb rental market.

How much is rent in Macomb?

The average rent in Macomb is $620 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Macomb?

Average rent prices in Macomb have decreased by 16% 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 $1,280 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 $25,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).