Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, IL from $400 (29 Rentals)

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Pine Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

1112 Parkwood DrJoliet, IL 60432
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West Harbor Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Harbor Place

703 W Harbor StKankakee, IL 60901
property at 169 S 3rd Ave

169 S 3rd Ave

KankakeeIL60901
property at 405 E Reed St

405 E Reed St

BraidwoodIL60408
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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 2 Beds unit found at St James Place priced from $755. Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St James PlaceTwo Bed2BR,1BA$755
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
The BirchesstuStudio,1BA$1,095
The Woodlands of Crest HillWhite OakStudio,1BA$1,221
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,269
Maple Leaf ApartmentsMid-rise1BR,1BA$1,270
Richton Trail2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,300
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1,309
Twin Oaks West Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,325
Arbors at Hickory CreekAspen1BR,1BA$1,338

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, IL and Nearby

As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $2.01 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Lockport in the in the Cedar Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,774. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the Three Bed Model at St James Place starting at $1,035 with a $0.86 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.
Redwood LockportWillowood2BR,2BA$2.01
St James PlaceThree Bed3BR,1.5BA$0.86
Parkview Estates2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Arbors at Hickory CreekMagnolia2BR,1BA$1.48
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
Maple Leaf ApartmentsGarden Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.70
Richton Trail2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.62
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
Twin Oaks West Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12

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27 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essex?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex is at The Birches listed at $1,095.

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 $755 at St James Place.

What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at St James Place and starts from $1,035.

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