1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, IL (41 Rentals)

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Bays Tower Apartments
$1,250 - $1,450
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$1,250 - $1,650
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$1,250 - $1,650
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Bays Tower Apartments

311 N Ottawa StJoliet, IL 60432
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Highland Ridge
$1,901 - $2,006
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$1,901 - $2,376
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$1,936 - $2,411
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 16

Highland Ridge

14158 S Hilltop LnLockport, IL 60441
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Sixteen30
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$1,923 - $2,643
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$1,636 - $4,174
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$147
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$1,783 - $4,321
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Sixteen30

14750 S Wallin DrPlainfield, IL 60544
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Springs at Lockport
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$1,946 - $2,326
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$1,504 - $3,072
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$1,664 - $3,232
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Springs at Lockport

16551 W Springs CirLockport, IL 60441
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Willow Run of Crest Hill
$1,359 - $1,549
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$1,241 - $1,631
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$1,359 - $1,749
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Willow Run of Crest Hill

2433 Ingalls AveCrest Hill, IL 60403
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1304 E North St
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1304 E North St

1304 E North StBradley, IL 60915
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Pine Ridge
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Pine Ridge

1112 Parkwood DrJoliet, IL 60432
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101 E Bannon St
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101 E Bannon St

101 E Bannon StDwight, IL 60420
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1202 Timber Pl
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1202 Timber Pl

1202 Timber PlNew Lenox, IL 60451
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Essex, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IL is found at The Bluffs in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood and is 950 square feet priced from $2,072. Springs at Lockport in the Maple Hill neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 947 square feet and currently listed start at $2,076. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Bluffs1F950 Sq Ft$2,072
Springs at Lockport1 BR Grand Overlook947 Sq Ft$2,076
Seasons at Plainfield1D903 Sq Ft$2,015
811 Covey Ln1x1900 Sq Ft$1,200
HighPoint Community ApartmentsCascade and Autumn880 Sq Ft$1,623
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress with Den 4874 Sq Ft$1,649
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm869 Sq Ft$1,895
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den816 Sq Ft$1,509
Sixteen30A1811 Sq Ft$1,923
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise663 Sq Ft$1,320

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 20, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IL is the One Bedroom, Base Package Model starting from $949 at Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at 811 Covey Ln starting at $1,200 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,906. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package$949
811 Covey Ln1x1$1,200
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress C$1,209
Carriage Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Mid-Rise B (Heat Included)$1,230
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio$1,250
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise$1,320
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom$1,359
The Port1B$1,550
HighPoint Community ApartmentsCascade and Autumn$1,623
24430-24438 W Eames St1 Bed/1 Bath$1,650

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Essex with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Essex is at Stone Falls listed at $949.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,906.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 950 square feet unit starting from $2,072 at The Bluffs.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 644 sq ft.

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