1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, IL (55 Rentals)

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700 Lincoln Hwy
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700 Lincoln Hwy

700 Lincoln HwyRochelle, IL 61068
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936 Lincoln Hwy
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936 Lincoln Hwy

936 Lincoln HwyRochelle, IL 61068
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128 S Sixth St
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128 S Sixth St

128 S Sixth StRochelle, IL 61068
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1267 Short Ct
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1267 Short Ct

1267 Short CtRochelle, IL 61068
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1255 Short Ct
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1255 Short Ct

1255 Short CtRochelle, IL 61068
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1251 Short Ct
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1251 Short Ct

1251 Short CtRochelle, IL 61068
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White Oak Apartments
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White Oak Apartments

111 W McConaughy AveRochelle, IL 61068
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Blackhawk Apartments
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Blackhawk Apartments

406 S 3rd StOregon, IL 61061
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Rochelle Manor
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Rochelle Manor

301 E Second AveRochelle, IL 61068
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Carthage Apartments
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Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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107 7th Ave
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107 7th Ave

107 7th AveRochelle, IL 61068
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Countryside Village
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Countryside Village

907 N 2nd StRochelle, IL 61068
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20 Tilton Mnr
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20 Tilton Mnr

20 Tilton MnrRochelle, IL 61068
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1259 Short Ct
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1259 Short Ct

1259 Short CtRochelle, IL 61068
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Hillcrest, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Hillcrest and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillcrest, IL is found at Beacon Hill Apartments in the Camp Grant neighborhood and is 730 square feet priced from $1,158. Varsity Square Apartments in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 630 square feet and currently listed start at $949. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hillcrest:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Beacon Hill ApartmentsBluebell730 Sq Ft$1,158
Varsity Square ApartmentsLarge Corner 1 Bedroom630 Sq Ft$949
University Heights Apartments1B565 Sq Ft$895
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks550 Sq Ft$901
University Plaza ApartmentsA6 Floor Plan520 Sq Ft$1,199
The Terraces at DekalbLincoln Hwy 1 Bed474 Sq Ft$925

Cheapest Available Hillcrest and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 26, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillcrest, IL is the Ridge Drive 1 Bed Model starting from $825 at The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood. The second most affordable Hillcrest 1 Bedroom is the Ridge Drive 1 Bed Model at The Terraces at Dekalb starting at $825 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hillcrest is currently $974. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hillcrest:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge DriveRidge Drive 1 Bed$825
The Terraces at DekalbRidge Drive 1 Bed$825
University Heights Apartments1B$895
Varsity Square Apartments1 Bedroom without Dining Room$896
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks$901
Beacon Hill ApartmentsOrchid$1,058
City Hall Suites1 BD | 1 BA$1,400

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Hillcrest Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Hillcrest with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Hillcrest is at The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive listed at $825.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is $974.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillcrest is a 730 square feet unit starting from $1,158 at Beacon Hill Apartments.

What is the average size for Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Hillcrest is currently 783 sq ft.

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