1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Nelson, IL (44 Rentals)

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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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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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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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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 Residences at Talcott in the Central Terrace neighborhood and is 871 square feet priced from $1,500. Creekview Apartments - Half off 1st month! in the East Rockford neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 840 square feet and currently listed start at $1,025. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Nelson:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Residences at Talcott871 Sq Ft$1,500
Creekview Apartments - Half off 1st month!Newly Renovated 1BR+840 Sq Ft$1,025
Washington Senior Apartments1 Bedroom818 Sq Ft$825
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$739
Wesleyan Apartments2513 Wesleyan Ave750 Sq Ft$1,095
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA707 Sq Ft$750
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA656 Sq Ft$675
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath650 Sq Ft$715
Valley Bluff TownhomesRanch with One Car Attached Garage604 Sq Ft$1,150
Nu-State Apartments1 BED559 Sq Ft$1,365

Cheapest Available Nelson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of October 15, 2025 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 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency Model at Pine View starting at $669 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Nelson is currently $961. 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
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency$669
Dixon River Apartments1BD/1BA$675
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath Hallway$675
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath$715
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$750
Washington Senior Apartments1 Bedroom$825
Creekview Apartments - Half off 1st month!Newly Renovated 1BR$995
Wesleyan Apartments2425-2505 Wesleyan Ave$995
Valley Bluff TownhomesRanch with One Car Attached Garage$1,150

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Walk Score®

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $961.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Nelson is a 871 square feet unit starting from $1,500 at Residences at Talcott.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Nelson is currently 652 sq ft.

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