
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Hillcrest, IL (51 Rentals)


Lincolnshire West

Varsity Square Apartments

City Hall Suites

Agora Tower

New Suburban Apartments

Willis Senior Lofts

Pembrook Place

The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive

University Village Apartments
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The Hamptons

Amber Manor

Beacon Hill Apartments

Colonial House

Ashbury Court

The Terraces at Dekalb

University Heights Apartments

Great Oaks Apartments

High Meadows Apartments
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4604 Governors Dr

820 Edgebrook Dr

908 Greenbrier Rd

101 Cobblestone Ct

2816 Rudeen Close

4682 Trevor Cir

700 Lincoln Hwy

Lincoln Manor Senior Residences

936 Lincoln Hwy

128 S Sixth St
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1267 Short Ct

1255 Short Ct

1251 Short Ct

White Oak Apartments

Blackhawk Apartments

Rochelle Manor

Carthage Apartments

The Terraces at Dekalb on Normal Road

4566 Governors Dr

Immaculate Updated 2 Bedroom 1 bath
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4544 Governors

The Terraces at Dekalb on Linden Place

107 7th Ave

Countryside Village

20 Tilton Mnr

1259 Short Ct

White Oak Apartments

The Terraces at Dekalb on Greenbrier Road

4710 Trevor Cir

4536 Trevor Cir
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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 | $804 | $600 | $1,400 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,088 | $700 | $1,745 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,271 | $900 | $1,900 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $1,070 | $1,975 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $1,295 | $2,050 |
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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 Pembrook Place in the Rolling Green neighborhood and is 1,070 square feet priced from $1,745. Beacon Hill Apartments in the Camp Grant neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 730 square feet and currently listed start at $1,232. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hillcrest:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembrook Place | Chestnut Apartment | 1,070 Sq Ft | $1,745 |
| Beacon Hill Apartments | Bluebell | 730 Sq Ft | $1,232 |
| Amber Manor | 1 BD 1 BTH A 60% | 700 Sq Ft | $789 |
Cheapest Available Hillcrest and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillcrest, IL is the 1 BD 1 BTH A 60% Model starting from $789 at Amber Manor in the Dekalb neighborhood. The second most affordable Hillcrest 1 Bedroom is the Primrose - Beacon Hill Model at Beacon Hill Apartments starting at $953 in the Camp Grant neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hillcrest is currently $1,088. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hillcrest:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Manor | 1 BD 1 BTH A 60% | $789 |
| Beacon Hill Apartments | Primrose - Beacon Hill | $953 |
| City Hall Suites | 1 BD | 1 BA | $1,400 |
| Pembrook Place | Chestnut Apartment | $1,745 |
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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 $1,088.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillcrest is a 1,070 square feet unit starting from $1,745 at Pembrook Place.
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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