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Pine Ridge
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Pine Ridge

1112 Parkwood DrJoliet, IL 60432
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1014 Shagbark Rd

1014 Shagbark RdNew Lenox, IL 60451
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Essex, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IL is found at The Bluffs in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood and is 1,272 square feet priced from $2,762. Sixteen30 in the Patriot Place neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,189 square feet and currently listed start at $2,360. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Bluffs2E1,272 Sq Ft$2,762
Sixteen30B21,189 Sq Ft$2,360
HighPoint Community ApartmentsMeadows 21,166 Sq Ft$2,190
Timber Pointe ApartmentsDouglas Fir1,160 Sq Ft$2,445
Carriage Creek Apartments1 bedroom990 Sq Ft$1,250
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package912 Sq Ft$1,219
The Woodlands of Crest HillMaple816 Sq Ft$1,581
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom750 Sq Ft$1,209
311 N Ottawa St2 Bedroom740 Sq Ft$1,550
24138 - 24158 W Main St24138 W Main St Unit 1020 Sq Ft$1,650

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 30, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IL is the 2 bedroom Model starting from $1,025 at Carriage Creek Apartments in the Lincoln Station neighborhood. 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 $2,098. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Carriage Creek Apartments2 bedroom$1,025
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom$1,209
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Base Package$1,219
311 N Ottawa St2 Bedroom$1,550
The Woodlands of Crest HillMaple$1,581
24138 - 24158 W Main St24138 W Main St Unit 102$1,650
HighPoint Community ApartmentsMeadows 1$2,139
Timber Pointe ApartmentsChestnut$2,145
Sixteen30B1$2,225
The Bluffs2C$2,571

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Getting Around Essex, IL

Walk Score®

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Carriage Creek Apartments listed at $1,025.

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $2,098.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,272 square feet unit starting from $2,762 at The Bluffs.

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

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 1,074 sq ft.

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