3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, IL (31 Rentals)

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Largest Available Essex and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IL is found at The Bluffs in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood and is 1,671 square feet priced from $2,893. Sixteen30 in the Prairie Knoll neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,582 square feet and currently listed start at $2,889. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The BluffsC2G1,671 Sq Ft$2,893
Sixteen30C21,582 Sq Ft$2,889
Springs at Lockport3 BR Premier Summit1,369 Sq Ft$2,733
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise1,325 Sq Ft$1,800
Tudor Park ApartmentsT5Three Bedroom Townhome1,000 Sq Ft$1,499

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 22, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IL is the Three Bedroom One Bathroom Model starting from $1,309 at Tudor Park Apartments in the Downtown neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 3 Bedroom is the Mid-rise Model at Maple Leaf Apartments starting at $1,800 in the University Park neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,646. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom$1,309
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise$1,800
Dynasty House Apartments3 Bedroom UNIV$1,905
Springs at Lockport3 BR Premier Summit$2,733
Sixteen30C2$2,889
The BluffsC2G$2,893

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Essex with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Essex is at Tudor Park Apartments listed at $1,309.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $2,646.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,671 square feet unit starting from $2,893 at The Bluffs.

What is the average size for Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 1,622 sq ft.

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