1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cornell, IL (25 Rentals)

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214 S Bloomington St

1818 4th St

432 6th St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cornell?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cornell Studio Apartments | $1,311 | $790 | $2,395 |
Cornell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $785 | $2,918 |
Cornell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $643 | $7,021 |
Cornell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $753 | $2,800 |
Cornell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,011 | $649 | $2,115 |
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Largest Available Cornell and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornell, IL is found at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac and is 850 square feet priced from $795. Lancaster Heights has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 700 square feet and currently listed start at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cornell:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | One Bedroom Deluxe | 850 Sq Ft | $795 |
Lancaster Heights | One Bedroom | 700 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
Ironwood Gardens Apartments | Large one bedroom | 700 Sq Ft | $1,267 |
Oak Point Apartments | OP-1X1 | 696 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
300 Shelbourne | 300 E. Shelbourne Apartments - One Bedrooms | 575 Sq Ft | $925 |
Cheapest Available Cornell and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cornell, IL is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $785 at Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. The second most affordable Cornell 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Deluxe Model at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac starting at $795 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cornell is currently $1,268. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cornell:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | $785 |
Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | One Bedroom Deluxe | $795 |
300 Shelbourne | 300 E. Shelbourne Apartments - One Bedrooms | $925 |
Lancaster Heights | One Bedroom | $1,000 |
The Social Normal | The Hancock | $1,035 |
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Getting Around Cornell, IL
Walk Score®
15 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
32 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cornell Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cornell Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cornell is $1,268.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cornell Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cornell is a 850 square feet unit starting from $795 at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac.
What is the average size for Cornell 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cornell is currently 670 sq ft.
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