Lexington Concord Apts
902 N Charles St,
Macomb, IL 61455
$550 - $1,050
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
Support the Fighting Leatherbacks in your purple and gold
WIU
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Leathernecks
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Public
Established in 1899, Western Illinois University promotes higher values in higher education, empowering students, faculty, and staff to lead dynamic and diverse communities. Innovative teaching, research, and service grounded in interdisciplinary, regional, and global perspectives characterize the undergraduate and graduate programs at WIU. A professional and diverse faculty and staff at WIU collaborate with alumni and community partners to engage students in an array of educational opportunities. A host of houses and apartments are available for rent within walking distance of the WIU campus in Macomb. Access to the intersection of U.S. Routes 67 and 136 as well as Go West Transit offers convenience from the WIU campus and around the Macomb community. The WIU campus remains active and vibrant with over 250 student organizations, NCAA Division I Leathernecks athletic teams, intramural and club sports, and a variety of shows and events. Living in Macomb means access to downtown square shops and restaurants, Argyle Lake State Park, and a lively Farmer’s Market. Several larger cities are less than a four-hour drive away, including Saint Louis, Chicago, Des Moines, and Milwaukee.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Macomb, IL is $525 for a studio, $602 for one bedroom, $796 for two bedrooms, and $1,033 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Macomb has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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534 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$525/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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596 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$602/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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908 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$796/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,194 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,033/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL (University) is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-8
454 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
454 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
607 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lakeview Nature Center
- Argyle Lake State Park
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.