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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, IL and Nearby

As of May 02, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Essex

What type of rentals are currently available in Essex?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Essex, IL with pricing that ranges from $444 to $4,857. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essex ranging from $500 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Essex?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Essex ranges from $500 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,638.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.