1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmette, IL (167 Rentals)

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Mather Place
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Mather Place

2801 Old Glenview RdWilmette, IL 60091
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1616 Sheridan Rd
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1616 Sheridan Rd

1616 Sheridan RdWilmette, IL 60091
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1440 Sheridan Rd
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1440 Sheridan Rd

1440 Sheridan RdWilmette, IL 60091

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Cleland Place
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Cleland Place

1925 Wilmette AveWilmette, IL 60091
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1153 Wilmette Ave
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1153 Wilmette Ave

1153 Wilmette AveWilmette, IL 60091
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Shore Line Place
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Shore Line Place

324 Linden AveWilmette, IL 60091
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435 Ridge Rd
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435 Ridge Rd

435 Ridge RdWilmette, IL 60091
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423-431 Linden Ave
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423-431 Linden Ave

423-431 Linden AveWilmette, IL 60091
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1630 Sheridan Rd
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1630 Sheridan Rd

1630 Sheridan RdWilmette, IL 60091
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1100 Central Ave
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1100 Central Ave

1100 Central AveWilmette, IL 60091
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1410 Sheridan Rd
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1410 Sheridan Rd

1410 Sheridan RdWilmette, IL 60091
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Sheridan House
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Sheridan House

1625 Sheridan RdWilmette, IL 60091
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Verona
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Verona

1107 Greenleaf AveWilmette, IL 60091

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Optima Verdana
1 Bedroom Apartments

Optima Verdana

1210 Central AveWilmette, IL 60091

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Wilmette, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Wilmette 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmette, IL is found at The Lofts & Residences in the Downtown Evanston neighborhood and is 1,550 square feet priced from $2,748. Evanston Place in the Northwestern neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 958 square feet and currently listed start at $2,728. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wilmette:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Lofts & Residences1,550 Sq Ft$2,748
Evanston PlaceThe Winnetka958 Sq Ft$2,728
Optima Old Orchard WoodsA3957 Sq Ft$2,535
4615-25 DavisOne Bedroom870 Sq Ft$1,595
1717 ApartmentsB7B777 Sq Ft$2,825
Albion EvanstonA08771 Sq Ft$2,785
The Reserve at Evanston1x1645 Sq Ft$2,425

Cheapest Available Wilmette 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmette, IL is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,595 at 4615-25 Davis in the Near North Suburban Cook neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmette 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed F, G, H, and I Model at Garden House starting at $1,630 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmette is currently $3,195. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmette:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
4615-25 DavisOne Bedroom$1,595
Garden House1 Bed F, G, H, and I$1,630
Lotus Garden1 Bedroom$1,650
2002 Emerson St1 Bed & 1 Bath$1,750
Maple Grove Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A2$1,902

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Getting Around Wilmette, IL

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Wilmette Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Wilmette with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Wilmette is at 4615-25 Davis listed at $1,595.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmette is $3,195.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmette is a 1,550 square feet unit starting from $2,748 at The Lofts & Residences.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wilmette is currently 797 sq ft.

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