1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, IL (45 Rentals)

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Highland Ridge
$1,943 - $2,043
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$1,978 - $2,865
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 24

Highland Ridge

14158 S Hilltop LnLockport, IL 60441
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$1,450 - $1,550

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318 Liberty St

MorrisIL60450
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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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811 Covey Ln
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811 Covey Ln

811 Covey LnCoal City, IL 60416
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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 Seasons at Plainfield in the Patriot Place neighborhood and is 950 square feet priced from $1,995. Springs at Lockport in the Maple Hill neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 891 square feet and currently listed start at $2,089. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Seasons at Plainfield1F950 Sq Ft$1,995
Springs at Lockport1 BR Premier Summit891 Sq Ft$2,089
The BluffsA3886 Sq Ft$2,034
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm 1869 Sq Ft$2,000
The View at Rock Run CollectionA6834 Sq Ft$2,169
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den816 Sq Ft$1,509
Sixteen30A1811 Sq Ft$1,870
HighPoint Community ApartmentsCascade and Autumn807 Sq Ft$1,707
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Luxury Package750 Sq Ft$949
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise663 Sq Ft$1,320

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 06, 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 1 Bedroom Model at Pontiac Towers starting at $990 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,870. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package$949
Pontiac Towers1 Bedroom$990
Carriage Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Garden B$1,210
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio$1,250
Dynasty House Apartments1 Bedroom UNIV$1,305
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise$1,320
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress$1,349
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom$1,359
HighPoint Community ApartmentsMaple 1$1,654
The Port1E$1,675

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Essex Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,870.

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 $1,995 at Seasons at Plainfield.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 860 sq ft.

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