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Pine Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

1112 Parkwood DrJoliet, IL 60432
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703 W Harbor StKankakee, IL 60901
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Essex, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood priced from $949. Carriage Creek Apartments in the Lincoln Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
Carriage Creek Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,209
311 N Ottawa StStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,269
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise1BR,1BA$1,270
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$1,310
HighPoint Community ApartmentsOak 11BR,1BA$1,541
24138 - 24158 W Main St24138 W Main St Unit 1022BR,1BA$1,650
The Bluffs1D1BR,1BA$1,741

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, IL and Nearby

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $2.11 price per square foot 3B Model at The Bluffs in the in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood starting from $3,527. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the C2 Model at Lincoln Station Rowhomes starting at $2,595 with a $2.24 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Bluffs3B3BR,2BA$2.11
Lincoln Station RowhomesC22BR,2BA$2.24
Carriage Creek Apartments1 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
Seasons at Plainfield1E1BR,1BA$2.20
Sixteen30A21BR,1BA$2.33
Maple Leaf ApartmentsGarden Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.70
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$2.42
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12

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Getting Around Essex, IL

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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 Cheap Essex Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $949 at Stone Falls.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex is starting from $1,025 at Carriage Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tudor Park Apartments and starts from $1,309.

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