1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, IL (36 Rentals)

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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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128 S Sixth St
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128 S Sixth St

128 S Sixth StRochelle, 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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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 Pembrook Place Apartments in the Rolling Green neighborhood and is 965 square feet priced from $1,575. Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hillcrest:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Pembrook Place ApartmentsUpper & Lower Pines | Apartment965 Sq Ft$1,575
Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments1 BD | 1 BA800 Sq Ft$1,450
Beacon Hill ApartmentsBluebell730 Sq Ft$990
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom677 Sq Ft$800
Varsity Square ApartmentsLarge Corner 1 Bedroom575 Sq Ft$895
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks550 Sq Ft$876
New Suburban Apartments1 Bedroom495 Sq Ft$900
The Terraces at DekalbLincoln Hwy 1 Bed474 Sq Ft$925
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 August 04, 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 Ridge Drive 1 Bed Model at The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive starting at $825 in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hillcrest is currently $1,050. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hillcrest:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom$800
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
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks$876
New Suburban Apartments1 Bedroom$900
Beacon Hill ApartmentsBluebell$990
City Hall Suites1 BD | 1 BA$1,400
Agora Tower1 BD | 1 BA$1,450
Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments1 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

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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 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 $1,050.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillcrest is a 965 square feet unit starting from $1,575 at Pembrook Place 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 1,100 sq ft.

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