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Machesney Park, IL

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This Rockford suburb is great for renters looking for convenience

Suburban Nature River Shopping Great Location Commuter

Machesney Park is a village and suburb of Rockford located about seven miles northeast of the city. Nestled along the Rock River, Machesney Park boasts amazing outdoor recreational opportunities with several natural areas in or bordering town. Spread across 3,000-plus acres, with two lakes, multipurpose trails, and campsites, Rock Cut State Park is a local favorite while Williams Park offers access to the river for boating. Along with great parks, Machesney Park houses several great commercial districts. Machesney Crossing and the Gateway District offer big-box department stores, chain restaurants, salons, and more. Combined with these abundant amenities, families love Machesney Park for its good schools. Perfect for commuters and nightlife lovers, Downtown Rockford is less than 20 minutes away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Machesney Park, IL is $884 for one bedroom, $991 for two bedrooms, and $1,602 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Machesney Park has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$884/month
953 Sq Ft
House
$1,832/month
818 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Olson Park Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-6

343 Students

6
out of 10

Ralston Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-6

284 Students

6
out of 10

Machesney Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-6

344 Students

4
out of 10

Marquette Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-3

289 Students

4
out of 10

Harlem High School - 9th Grade Campus

Public

Grades 9

499 Students

Rating Unavailable

Harlem High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,875 Students

3
out of 10

Harlem High School - 9th Grade Campus

Public

Grades 9

499 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kieselburg Preserve
  • Rock Cut State Park
  • Headquarters Preserve
  • Atwood Homestead Preserve
  • Roland Olson Preserve

Airports

  • Chicago/Rockford International

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Methodology

† 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 February 2025.