1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, IL (45 Rentals)

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1601 Pekin St
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1601 Pekin St

1601 Pekin StLincoln, IL 62656
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102 Wichita Ave
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102 Wichita Ave

102 Wichita AveLincoln, IL 62656
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Leonard Estates
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Leonard Estates

517 N College StLincoln, IL 62656
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Rivendell Estates
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Rivendell Estates

13 Community DrLincoln, IL 62656
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Lincoln Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Village

1000 N College StLincoln, IL 62656
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Plowfield Square
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Plowfield Square

700 Malerich DrLincoln, IL 62656
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Woodcrest Apartment Homes
$750 - $900
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$572 - $1,025
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$647 - $1,100
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Woodcrest Apartment Homes

3903 Camelot CircleDecatur, IL 62526
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Whispering Pines
$600 - $825
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$585 - $935
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Whispering Pines

2473 Ladley CtSpringfield, IL 62703
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Prairie Hills
$725
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$565 - $980
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$160

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$725 - $1,140
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7

Prairie Hills

300 W Mound RdDecatur, IL 62526
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Fox Hill
$999
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$909
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$90

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$999
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 25

Fox Hill

701 Fox Hill CirBloomington, IL 61701
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Danbury Court
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$1,000 - $1,175
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$940 - $1,290
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$60

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$1,000 - $1,350
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Danbury Court

19 Basil WayBloomington, IL 61705
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721 South Grand Ave W
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721 South Grand Ave W

721 South Grand Ave WSpringfield, IL 62704
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215 N 3rd St
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215 N 3rd St

215 N 3rd StHartsburg, IL 62643
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Lake Shore Apartments
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Lake Shore Apartments

110 W Lake Shore DrSpringfield, IL 62703
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Lincoln, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Lincoln and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lincoln, IL is found at Danbury Court in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood and is 831 square feet priced from $1,000. Lake Shore Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lincoln:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Danbury Court1 Bedroom831 Sq Ft$1,000
Lake Shore ApartmentsApt 19800 Sq Ft$750
Brickyard ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom Classic763 Sq Ft$1,268
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$799
Grove at Main1/1 TRA725 Sq Ft$899
Smart Choice Park1 Bedroom Unit-Deluxe700 Sq Ft$925
Safe Harbor Properties1 Bdr 1 Bath with Balcony. WiFi Included.695 Sq Ft$875
Washington Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom650 Sq Ft$578
Stones CrossingVery nice and updated one bedroom for rent!!!!!605 Sq Ft$700
Roosevelt School Apartments1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$496

Cheapest Available Lincoln and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 22, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lincoln, IL is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $496 at Roosevelt School Apartments . The second most affordable Lincoln 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Washington Senior Apartments starting at $578 in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lincoln is currently $991. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Lincoln:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Roosevelt School Apartments1 Bedroom$496
Washington Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom$578
Whispering Pines1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential$600
Stones CrossingNice one bedroom efficiency apartment$625
Lake Shore ApartmentsApt 19$750
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$799
Safe Harbor Properties1st Floor Level$875
Capitol Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath$896
Grove at Main1/1 TRA$899
Smart Choice Park1 Bedroom Unit-Standard$925

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Lincoln Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Lincoln with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Lincoln is at Roosevelt School Apartments listed at $496.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Lincoln is $991.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lincoln is a 831 square feet unit starting from $1,000 at Danbury Court.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Lincoln is currently 500 sq ft.

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