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

Whispering Lake Apartments

Station on Main

Bilava Village

Greenway Chase

Metro Apartments At Bethalto

Metro Apartments at Wood River

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Metro Apartments at Granite City

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Cedar Point Apartments

The Residences at Bella Vista

Whispering Heights

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237 N Wood River Ave

205 North St

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103 W 1st St

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Gillespie, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gillespie?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gillespie Studio Apartments | $750 | $750 | $750 |
Gillespie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $896 | $520 | $2,095 |
Gillespie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $680 | $3,060 |
Gillespie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $800 | $2,400 |
Gillespie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $759 | $3,196 |
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Largest Available Gillespie and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gillespie, IL is found at Cedar Point Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood and is 980 square feet priced from $1,050. Station on Main in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 835 square feet and currently listed start at $1,955. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Gillespie:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Cedar Point Apartments | Two Bedroom Garden | 980 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
Station on Main | 1-1E | 835 Sq Ft | $1,955 |
Spanish Lake Townhomes | Luna | 792 Sq Ft | $900 |
Marian Heights | 1 Bedroom | 754 Sq Ft | $1,355 |
The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | 710 Sq Ft | $775 |
Metro Apartments at Granite City | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 700 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
Metro Apartments At Bethalto | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 700 Sq Ft | $950 |
Metro Apartments at Wood River | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 700 Sq Ft | $950 |
Whispering Heights | wh.A3 | 691 Sq Ft | $1,499 |
Greenway Chase | 1 x 1 | 683 Sq Ft | $970 |
Cheapest Available Gillespie and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 17, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gillespie, IL is the 1BR Units Model starting from $650 at Rocwood Apartments . The second most affordable Gillespie 1 Bedroom is the Classic Model at The Residences at Bella Vista starting at $700 in the North Riverfront neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Gillespie is currently $896. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Gillespie:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | $650 |
The Residences at Bella Vista | Classic | $700 |
Whispering Lake Apartments | 1BR 1BA GARDEN | $745 |
Cedar Point Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | $900 |
Spanish Lake Townhomes | Luna | $900 |
Metro Apartments At Bethalto | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | $950 |
Metro Apartments at Wood River | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | $950 |
ReNew at Alton | Finley | $960 |
Greenway Chase | 1 x 1 | $970 |
Crossing at Northpointe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $975 |
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Getting Around Gillespie, IL
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Gillespie Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Gillespie Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Gillespie is $896.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Gillespie Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gillespie is a 980 square feet unit starting from $1,050 at Cedar Point Apartments.
What is the average size for Gillespie 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Gillespie is currently 560 sq ft.
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