2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, IL (53 Rentals)

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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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1014 Shagbark Rd
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1014 Shagbark Rd

1014 Shagbark RdNew Lenox, IL 60451
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Largest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IL is found at The View at Rock Run Collection in the Breckenridge Cameo neighborhood and is 1,326 square feet priced from $2,783. The Bluffs in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,272 square feet and currently listed start at $2,655. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The View at Rock Run CollectionC81,326 Sq Ft$2,783
The BluffsB5G1,272 Sq Ft$2,655
Springs at Lockport2 BR Grand Overlook Garage1,249 Sq Ft$2,599
Sixteen30B21,189 Sq Ft$2,391
Reserve at RomeovilleHighlands1,185 Sq Ft$2,151
Maple Leaf ApartmentsGarden1,176 Sq Ft$1,675
Timber Ridge Estates Building 82BR/2.0BA1,160 Sq Ft$2,230
Lincoln Station RowhomesC21,157 Sq Ft$2,658
HighPoint Community ApartmentsChestnut 21,155 Sq Ft$2,270
Remington Apartment HomesAttraction1,123 Sq Ft$2,015

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 22, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IL is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $1,059 at Pontiac Towers . The second most affordable Essex 2 Bedroom is the Two Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Tudor Park Apartments starting at $1,209 in the Downtown neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,254. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Pontiac Towers2 Bedroom$1,059
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom$1,209
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Base Package$1,219
Carriage Creek Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Garden B$1,300
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise$1,500
Dynasty House Apartments2 Bedroom UNIV$1,500
Bays Tower Apartments2 Bedroom$1,550
The Woodlands of Crest HillMaple 4$1,619
24138 - 24158 W Main St24138 W Main St Unit 102$1,650
Willow Run of Crest Hill2 bedroom/corner$1,689

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Essex with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Essex is at Pontiac Towers listed at $1,059.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $2,254.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,326 square feet unit starting from $2,783 at The View at Rock Run Collection.

What is the average size for Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 1,097 sq ft.

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