1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, IL (32 Rentals)

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1112 Parkwood DrJoliet, IL 60432
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Essex, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IL is found at The Bluffs in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood and is 903 square feet priced from $1,741. Seasons at Plainfield in the Patriot Place neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 886 square feet and currently listed start at $1,950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Bluffs1D903 Sq Ft$1,741
Seasons at Plainfield1E886 Sq Ft$1,950
Timber Pointe ApartmentsCypress835 Sq Ft$1,895
Sixteen30A2833 Sq Ft$1,946
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den816 Sq Ft$1,379
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Luxury Package750 Sq Ft$949
Remington Apartment HomesSerenity695 Sq Ft$1,530
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise663 Sq Ft$1,270
HighPoint Community ApartmentsOak 1631 Sq Ft$1,620
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress598 Sq Ft$1,302

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IL is the One Bedroom, Base Package Model starting from $949 at Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the Studio Model at 311 N Ottawa St starting at $1,250 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,731. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package$949
311 N Ottawa StStudio$1,250
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom$1,269
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise$1,270
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress$1,310
HighPoint Community ApartmentsOak 1$1,541
The Bluffs1D$1,741
Sixteen30A1$1,874
Timber Pointe ApartmentsCypress$1,895
Seasons at Plainfield1E$1,950

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Essex Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,731.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 903 square feet unit starting from $1,741 at The Bluffs.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 725 sq ft.

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