
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, IL (54 Rentals)


City Hall Suites

Varsity Square Apartments

Lincolnshire West

Agora Tower

New Suburban Apartments

The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive

Willis Senior Lofts

The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest Drive

Pembrook Place
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University Village Apartments

Amber Manor

The Hamptons

Beacon Hill Apartments

Colonial House

The Terraces at Dekalb

Ashbury Court

University Heights Apartments

High Meadows Apartments
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Great Oaks Apartments

908 Greenbrier Rd

227 W Locust St

335 Ridgeview Ave

4734 Trevor Cir

108 Boulder Ct

4682 Trevor Cir

2816 Rudeen Close

4714 Trevor Cir

Lincoln Manor Senior Residences
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700 Lincoln Hwy

936 Lincoln Hwy

128 S Sixth St

1267 Short Ct

1255 Short Ct

1251 Short Ct

White Oak Apartments

Blackhawk Apartments

Rochelle Manor

Carthage Apartments
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The Terraces at Dekalb on Normal Road

4651 GOVERNORS DR

4604 Governors Dr

4735 Wolverton Ln

The Terraces at Dekalb on Linden Place

107 7th Ave

Countryside Village

4544 Governors

20 Tilton Mnr

1259 Short Ct
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Hillcrest, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $847 | $600 | $1,400 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $997 | $700 | $1,450 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $450 | $2,445 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $829 | $2,010 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $1,295 | $2,150 |
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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 830 square feet priced from $1,266. University Heights Apartments in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 565 square feet and currently listed start at $895. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hillcrest:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Apartments | Bluebell Deluxe | 830 Sq Ft | $1,266 |
| University Heights Apartments | 1B | 565 Sq Ft | $895 |
| Varsity Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom with Dining Room | 550 Sq Ft | $938 |
| The Terraces at Dekalb | Lincoln Hwy 1 Bed | 500 Sq Ft | $925 |
Cheapest Available Hillcrest and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 31, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillcrest, IL is the 1B Model starting from $895 at University Heights Apartments in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood. The second most affordable Hillcrest 1 Bedroom is the Lincoln Hwy 1 Bed Model at The Terraces at Dekalb starting at $925 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hillcrest is currently $997. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hillcrest:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| University Heights Apartments | 1B | $895 |
| The Terraces at Dekalb | Lincoln Hwy 1 Bed | $925 |
| Varsity Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom with Dining Room | $938 |
| Beacon Hill Apartments | Bluebell Deluxe | $1,266 |
| City Hall Suites | 1 BD | 1 BA | $1,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Hillcrest Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is $997.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillcrest is a 830 square feet unit starting from $1,266 at Beacon Hill Apartments.
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