1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Nelson, IL (52 Rentals)

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4682 Trevor Cir
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4682 Trevor Cir

4682 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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2816 Rudeen Close
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2816 Rudeen Close

2816 Rudeen CloseRockford, IL 61108
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4714 Trevor Cir
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4714 Trevor Cir

4714 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109
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Blackhawk Apartments
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Blackhawk Apartments

406 S 3rd StOregon, IL 61061
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2088 W Galena Ave
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2088 W Galena Ave

2088 W Galena AveFreeport, IL 61032
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Carthage Apartments
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Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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4604 Governors Dr
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4604 Governors Dr

4604 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109
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4651 GOVERNORS DR
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4651 GOVERNORS DR

4651 Governors DrRockford, IL 61109

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Highland Meadows
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Highland Meadows

101 Circle DrLanark, IL 61046
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Burnham Lofts
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Burnham Lofts

202-206 W State StRockford, IL 61101
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William Brown Lofts
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William Brown Lofts

226 S Main StRockford, IL 61101
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4544 Governors
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4544 Governors

4544 GovernorsRockford, IL 61109
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4735 Wolverton Ln
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4735 Wolverton Ln

4735 Wolverton LnRockford, IL 61109
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Rock Falls Apartments
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Rock Falls Apartments

1608 E Rock Falls RdRock Falls, IL 61071
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4703 Turner St
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4703 Turner St

4703 Turner StRockford, IL 61107
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4710 Trevor Cir
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4710 Trevor Cir

4710 Trevor CirRockford, IL 61109

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Nelson, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Nelson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nelson, IL is found at Creekview Apartments in the East Rockford neighborhood and is 840 square feet priced from $1,145. Beacon Hill Apartments in the Camp Grant neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 830 square feet and currently listed start at $1,266. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Nelson:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR+Washer/dryer840 Sq Ft$1,145
Beacon Hill ApartmentsBluebell Deluxe830 Sq Ft$1,266
Washington Senior Apartments1 Bedroom818 Sq Ft$895
Valley Bluff TownhomesOne Bedroom with Large Great Room807 Sq Ft$995
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main 1 Bed Front800 Sq Ft$950
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$739
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA707 Sq Ft$750
Luther Center Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath700 Sq Ft$1,100
PARK RUN APARTMENTS1 Bed 1 Bath692 Sq Ft$645
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave600 Sq Ft$895

Cheapest Available Nelson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nelson, IL is the Park Terrace 1 Bed Model starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood. The second most affordable Nelson 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at PARK RUN APARTMENTS starting at $645 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Nelson is currently $993. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Nelson:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 1 Bed$480
PARK RUN APARTMENTS1 Bed 1 Bath$645
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency$669
Longwood Garden Apartments1 Bedroom$718
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$750
103 W Railroad St1 Bed, 1 bath$850
Washington Senior Apartments1 Bedroom$895
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave$895
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main 1 Bed Side$950
Valley Bluff TownhomesOne Bedroom with Large Great Room$995

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Nelson Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Nelson with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Nelson is at Rockford Housing Authority listed at $480.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Nelson is $993.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Nelson is a 840 square feet unit starting from $1,145 at Creekview Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Nelson is currently 656 sq ft.

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