1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charleston, IL (23 Rentals)

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Highland
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland

1526 Edgar DrCharleston, IL 61920
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MAC Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

MAC Apartments

905 A StCharleston, IL 61920
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Lincolnshire
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincolnshire

1840 Douglas StCharleston, IL 61920
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2409 8th St
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2409 8th St

2409 8th StCharleston, IL 61920
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University View
1 Bedroom Apartments

University View

2005 9th StCharleston, IL 61920
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1420 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1420 6th St

1420 6th StCharleston, IL 61920
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Largest Available Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Charleston, IL is found at University View and is 900 square feet priced from $1,080. 2409 8th St has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 600 square feet and currently listed start at $785. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Charleston:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
University View2 Bed 2 Bath900 Sq Ft$1,080
2409 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$785
Arthur Ave Apartments1x1558 Sq Ft$610
Melrose and Brooklyn Heights Apartments1 Bedroom0 Sq Ft$920

Cheapest Available Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 18, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Charleston, IL is the 1x1 Model starting from $610 at Arthur Ave Apartments . The second most affordable Charleston 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 2409 8th St starting at $785 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Charleston is currently $693. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Charleston:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Arthur Ave Apartments1x1$610
2409 8th St1 Bed 1 Bath$785
Melrose and Brooklyn Heights Apartments1 Bedroom$920
University View2 Bed 2 Bath$1,080

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Getting Around Charleston, IL

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57 / 100

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Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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55 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Charleston Apartments

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Charleston is currently 965 sq ft.

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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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