1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Effingham, IL (47 Rentals)

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311 N 3rd St
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311 N 3rd St

311 N 3rd StEffingham, IL 62401
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1616 Hillside Dr
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1616 Hillside Dr

1616 Hillside DrEffingham, IL 62401
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101 E Hendelmeyer AveEffingham, IL 62401

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$650 - $800

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Available May 1

205 North St

RaymondIL62560
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Rider Place
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Rider Place

9 Wills PlArcola, IL 61910
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Sugar Creek Crossing
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Sugar Creek Crossing

211 Joanie LnRobinson, IL 62454
Senior Living
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Newton Senior Housing
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Newton Senior Housing

201 Eaton StNewton, IL 62448
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600 Marshall Ave
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600 Marshall Ave

600 Marshall AveMattoon, IL 61938
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1420 6th St
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1420 6th St

1420 6th StCharleston, IL 61920
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Effingham, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Effingham and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Effingham, IL is found at Renaissance Hills and is 780 square feet priced from $1,194. McKay Manor has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 738 square feet and currently listed start at $475. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Effingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Renaissance HillsA4.2780 Sq Ft$1,194
McKay Manor1 Bedroom738 Sq Ft$475
Westport ApartmentsOne Bedroom680 Sq Ft$484
Highland Place Apartments of CharlestonHighland Place 1BR/1BA Waiting List670 Sq FtCall for Rates
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom611 Sq Ft$421
Stones Crossing ApartmentsVery nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!!605 Sq Ft$700
Campus Suites1 Bed 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$830
Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped1 bedroom525 Sq Ft$1,082
Mattoon Towers 62+ and handicappedRent based on income525 Sq FtCall for Rates
OldeTowne Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath350 Sq Ft$629

Cheapest Available Effingham and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 27, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Effingham, IL is the One Bedroom One Bathroom Model starting from $421 at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW . The second most affordable Effingham 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at McKay Manor starting at $475 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Effingham is currently $834. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Effingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom$421
McKay Manor1 Bedroom$475
Westport ApartmentsOne Bedroom$484
Stones Crossing ApartmentsNice one bedroom efficiency apartment$600
OldeTowne Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath$629
Elmdale Apartments1 bed 1 bath$800
Campus Suites1 Bed 1 Bath$830
Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped1 bedroom$1,082
Renaissance HillsA4$1,194

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Kathy • 2+ years in Effingham

September 24, 2025

There are a lot of parks, bars, and churches. And doctors! It’s a super tiny town but it’s got more like tiny town vibes.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Effingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Effingham with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Effingham is at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW listed at $421.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Effingham Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Effingham is $834.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Effingham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Effingham is a 780 square feet unit starting from $1,194 at Renaissance Hills.

What is the average size for Effingham 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Effingham is currently 627 sq ft.

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