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

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Highland Ridge
$1,877 - $1,967
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 20

Highland Ridge

14158 S Hilltop LnLockport, IL 60441
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property at 318 Liberty St

$1,500 - $1,600

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318 Liberty St

MorrisIL60450

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property at 224 E Cass St

$1,650 - $2,100

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224 E Cass St

JolietIL60432
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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 998 square feet priced from $2,004. Seasons at Plainfield in the Patriot Place neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 998 square feet and currently listed start at $2,115. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The BluffsA6998 Sq Ft$2,004
Seasons at Plainfield1G998 Sq Ft$2,115
811 Covey Ln1x1900 Sq Ft$1,200
Springs at Lockport1 BR Premier Overlook891 Sq Ft$2,054
The View at Rock Run CollectionA6834 Sq Ft$2,216
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den816 Sq Ft$1,509
Sixteen30A1811 Sq Ft$1,892
24430-24438 W Eames St780 Sq Ft$1,650
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 May 22, 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 $1,867. 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 A$1,185
811 Covey Ln1x1$1,200
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio$1,250
Dynasty House Apartments1 Bedroom UNIV$1,305
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise$1,320
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom$1,359
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress 4$1,389
The Port1E$1,675

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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 $1,867.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 998 square feet unit starting from $2,004 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 1,050 sq ft.

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