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Pine Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

1112 Parkwood DrJoliet, IL 60432
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West Harbor Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Harbor Place

703 W Harbor StKankakee, IL 60901

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Essex, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood priced from $949. Carriage Creek Apartments in the Lincoln Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
Carriage Creek Apartments1 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
St James PlaceThree Bed3BR,1BA$1,035
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,209
Dynasty House Apartments1 Bedroom UNIV1BR,1BA$1,240
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$1,291
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
Ravine Woods Apartments2 Bedroom - North2BR,1BA$1,425
Richton Trail2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, IL and Nearby

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $2.08 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Lockport in the in the Maple Hill neighborhood starting from $2,867. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the Three Bed Model at St James Place starting at $1,035 with a $0.86 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood LockportWillowood2BR,2BA$2.08
St James PlaceThree Bed3BR,1.5BA$0.86
Parkview Estates2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
Ravine Woods Apartments2 Bedroom - North2BR,1BA$1.58
Carriage Creek Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Richton Trail2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.84
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
Arbors at Hickory CreekAspen1BR,1BA$2.00
Dynasty House Apartments1 Bedroom UNIV1BR,1BA$1.68

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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 Cheap Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essex?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex is at Springs at Lockport listed at $1,560.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $949 at Stone Falls.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex is starting from $1,025 at Carriage Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at St James Place and starts from $1,035.

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