1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Nelson, IL (40 Rentals)

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2088 W Galena Ave
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2088 W Galena Ave

2088 W Galena AveFreeport, IL 61032
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Carthage Apartments
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Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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William Brown Lofts
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William Brown Lofts

226 S Main StRockford, IL 61101
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Nelson, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Nelson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nelson, IL is found at Creekview Apartments in the East Rockford neighborhood and is 840 square feet priced from $1,025. Beacon Hill Apartments in the Rolling Green neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 830 square feet and currently listed start at $1,053. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Nelson:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR840 Sq Ft$1,025
Beacon Hill ApartmentsBluebell Deluxe830 Sq Ft$1,053
Washington Senior Apartments1 Bedroom818 Sq Ft$825
Valley Bluff TownhomesRanch with Large Great Room807 Sq Ft$1,150
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$739
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA707 Sq Ft$750
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom677 Sq Ft$800
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath650 Sq Ft$715
Roosevelt School Apartments1 bedroom640 Sq Ft$570
***CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES***Garden600 Sq Ft$1,000

Cheapest Available Nelson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nelson, IL is the Park Terrace 1 Bed Model starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood. The second most affordable Nelson 1 Bedroom is the 1 bedroom Model at Roosevelt School Apartments starting at $570 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Nelson is currently $1,011. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Nelson:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 1 Bed$480
Roosevelt School Apartments1 bedroom$570
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA$650
Pine View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency$669
Riverside Apartments and TownhomesOne Bed, One Bath Hallway$675
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath$715
Northland Park Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$750
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks$797
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom$800
103 W Railroad St1 bedroom apt$800

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Getting Around Nelson, IL

Walk Score®

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 1 Bedroom Nelson Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Nelson with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Nelson is at Rockford Housing Authority listed at $480.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Nelson is $1,011.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Nelson is a 840 square feet unit starting from $1,025 at Creekview Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Nelson is currently 652 sq ft.

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