1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, IL (319 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elmwood Park Studio Apartments | $2,031 | $945 | $7,500 |
Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,507 | $1,100 | $9,250 |
Elmwood Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,230 | $1,400 | $8,956 |
Elmwood Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,890 | $1,895 | $4,500 |
Elmwood Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,450 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
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Largest Available Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elmwood Park, IL is found at Circle Court in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood and is 1,100 square feet priced from $1,550. 930 North has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 915 square feet and currently listed start at $2,130. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elmwood Park:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Circle Court | 1 bed + Den 1.5 Bath | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,550 |
930 North | 1 Bedroom | 915 Sq Ft | $2,130 |
Oak Park Place | A7 | 862 Sq Ft | $2,476 |
Oak Park City Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath (A6) | 830 Sq Ft | $1,836 |
Eleven33 | 1H | 786 Sq Ft | $2,533 |
100 Forest Place Apartments | Highland | 780 Sq Ft | $1,931 |
Porter | 1 Bed/1 Bath Flex Private Terrace-B7.2 | 777 Sq Ft | $2,630 |
The Bryant at Oak Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 775 Sq Ft | $1,540 |
The Emerson | A8 | 750 Sq Ft | $2,427 |
Cheapest Available Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 02, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elmwood Park, IL is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,200 at 8519 West Grand Avenue in the Irving Woods neighborhood. The second most affordable Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom is the 37 Rockford 1 Bedroom Model at 37 Rockford Ave. starting at $1,325 in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elmwood Park is currently $2,507. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elmwood Park:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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8519 West Grand Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,200 |
37 Rockford Ave. | 37 Rockford 1 Bedroom | $1,325 |
Circle Court | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $1,350 |
1116 Washington - Oak Park | 1116-410 | $1,375 |
7520 W Grand Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,425 |
RRK Ventures LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,475 |
The Bryant at Oak Park | One Bedroom One Bath | $1,535 |
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Getting Around Elmwood Park, IL
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Elmwood Park with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elmwood Park is at 8519 West Grand Avenue listed at $1,200.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elmwood Park is $2,507.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elmwood Park is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $1,550 at Circle Court.
What is the average size for Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elmwood Park is currently 650 sq ft.
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