1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, IL (41 Rentals)

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Rochelle Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rochelle Manor

301 E Second AveRochelle, IL 61068

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Carthage Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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128 S Sixth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

128 S Sixth St

128 S Sixth StRochelle, IL 61068
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1255 Short Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

1255 Short Ct

1255 Short CtRochelle, IL 61068
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20 Tilton Mnr
1 Bedroom Apartments

20 Tilton Mnr

20 Tilton MnrRochelle, IL 61068
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1259 Short Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

1259 Short Ct

1259 Short CtRochelle, IL 61068
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107 7th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

107 7th Ave

107 7th AveRochelle, IL 61068
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Countryside Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Countryside Village

907 N 2nd StRochelle, 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 Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood and is 800 square feet priced from $1,450. Beacon Hill Apartments in the Rolling Green neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 730 square feet and currently listed start at $900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hillcrest:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments1 BD | 1 BA800 Sq Ft$1,450
Beacon Hill ApartmentsMagnolia730 Sq Ft$900
Ashbury Court1 B655 Sq Ft$880
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom633 Sq Ft$800
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks550 Sq Ft$810
Varsity Square Apartments1 Bedroom without dining room500 Sq Ft$845
New Suburban Apartments1 Bedroom495 Sq Ft$900
Agora Tower1 BD | 1 BA0 Sq Ft$1,450
City Hall Suites1 BD | 1 BA0 Sq Ft$1,400

Cheapest Available Hillcrest and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 07, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillcrest, IL is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $800 at Willis Senior Lofts . The second most affordable Hillcrest 1 Bedroom is the Primrose at Great Oaks Model at Great Oaks Apartments starting at $810 in the Camp Grant neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hillcrest is currently $994. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hillcrest:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom$800
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks$810
The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge DriveRidge Drive 1 Bed$825
The Terraces at DekalbRidge Drive 1 Bed$825
Varsity Square Apartments1 Bedroom without dining room$845
Ashbury Court1 B$880
Beacon Hill ApartmentsMagnolia$900
New Suburban Apartments1 Bedroom$900
City Hall Suites1 BD | 1 BA$1,400
Agora Tower1 BD | 1 BA$1,450

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Getting Around Hillcrest, IL

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Willis Senior Lofts listed at $800.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is $994.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillcrest is a 800 square feet unit starting from $1,450 at Cornerstone Dekalb 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 470 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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