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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. St James Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,035. 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
St James PlaceThree Bed3BR,1BA$1,035
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,209

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, IL and Nearby

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $0.86 price per square foot Three Bed Model at St James Place in the starting from $1,035. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the C1 Model at Lincoln Station Rowhomes starting at $2,610 with a $2.36 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.
St James PlaceThree Bed3BR,1.5BA$0.86
Lincoln Station RowhomesC12BR,2BA$2.36
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
Ravine Woods Apartments2 Bedroom - North2BR,1BA$1.58
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$2.30
Richton Trail2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.71
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
Arbors at Hickory CreekAspen1BR,1BA$2.03
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Essex

What type of rentals are currently available in Essex?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Essex, IL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,523. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essex ranging from $750 to $4,984.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Essex?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Essex ranges from $750 to $4,984 with an average monthly rent of $1,970.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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