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304 E Main St

OttawaIL61350
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Deville Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Deville Manor

110 5th StOswego, IL 60543
Senior Living

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Keystone Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Lofts

30 S Stolp AveAurora, IL 60506
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Village West Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Village West Apartments

1971 Lilac LnAurora, IL 60506
Corporate Housing
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Serena, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Serena and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Serena, IL is found at The Reserve at Hudson Crossing in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood and is 913 square feet priced from $2,030. Springs At Oswego in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 909 square feet and currently listed start at $1,703. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Serena:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingVan Buren (+ Den)913 Sq Ft$2,030
Springs At Oswego1 BR Grand Overlook909 Sq Ft$1,703
Downer Place LoftsOne Bedroom900 Sq Ft$1,825
Montgomery Place ApartmentsOak842 Sq Ft$1,745
Timber Pointe ApartmentsCypress835 Sq Ft$1,895
Sixteen30A2833 Sq Ft$1,752
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn II805 Sq Ft$1,603
Orchard VillageElm801 Sq Ft$1,580
Emblem OswegoA2774 Sq Ft$1,851
Fox Hill Senior Living1x1-H-SS728 Sq Ft$656

Cheapest Available Serena and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 01, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Serena, IL is the 1x1-H-SS Model starting from $656 at Fox Hill Senior Living in the Raintree Village Duplexes neighborhood. The second most affordable Serena 1 Bedroom is the B Model at Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living starting at $1,070 in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Serena is currently $1,676. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Serena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Fox Hill Senior Living1x1-H-SS$656
Wedgewood Manor Active Senior LivingB$1,070
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small$1,400
Countryside Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,578
Orchard VillageElm$1,580
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn II$1,603
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingTyler$1,690
Springs At Oswego1 BR Grand Courtyard$1,696
Sixteen30A1$1,707
ReNew AuroraAvon$1,710

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Serena Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Serena with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Serena is at Fox Hill Senior Living listed at $656.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Serena is $1,676.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Serena is a 913 square feet unit starting from $2,030 at The Reserve at Hudson Crossing.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Serena is currently 1,140 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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