What is the average apartment size in Macomb?

The average size for a Macomb, IL apartment is 1,039 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Macomb?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Macomb is $1,515 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

What is the average apartment size in Macomb?

The typical apartment in Macomb offers about 1,039 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Macomb, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Macomb?

The typical rent budget in Macomb ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 33% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Macomb?

In Macomb, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Macomb is $1,515, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

Two-beedroom units at $1,408 offer 935 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,235 sq ft) for $1,654, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Macomb, IL

Last updated: May 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,515	1,039 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$1,408	935 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,654	1,235 sq. ft.

Macomb, IL rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Macomb, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Macomb, IL (33%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Macomb, IL?

3,284 or 51% of the households in Macomb, IL are renter-occupied while 3,203 or 49% are owner-occupied.

How Macomb Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Macomb	$1,515
Chicago	$2,494
Oak Park	$2,242
Evanston	$2,606
Naperville	$2,093
Skokie	$2,078
Aurora	$1,871
Champaign	$1,752
Peoria	$1,144
Dekalb	$1,165
Lombard	$2,060

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Macomb apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.