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Liberty Lake
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Liberty Lake

201 S Buesching RdLake Zurich, IL 60047
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Villas By The Lake
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villas By The Lake

300 Lakeside DrVernon Hills, IL 60061
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Windbrooke Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Windbrooke Crossing

1160 Windbrooke DrBuffalo Grove, IL 60089
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Zurich Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Zurich Meadows

250 Mohawk TrlLake Zurich, IL 60047
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Forest Lake, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Forest Lake and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Forest Lake, IL is found at The 250 Residences in the McHenry Road neighborhood and is 1,059 square feet priced from $2,400. The Majestic Luxury Apartments in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,001 square feet and currently listed start at $2,578. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Forest Lake:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The 250 ResidencesA61,059 Sq Ft$2,400
The Majestic Luxury ApartmentsA11,001 Sq Ft$2,578
Deer Park Crossing ApartmentsDoncaster927 Sq Ft$2,347
Cardinal Square - Building D2CSD2 - x18 Tier915 Sq Ft$2,090
Clover Ridge East ApartmentsBerkshire914 Sq Ft$1,943
Springs at Mundelein1 BR Grand Overlook910 Sq Ft$2,162
444 SocialOne-Bed/Den847 Sq Ft$2,300
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A2834 Sq Ft$1,655
Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsA6832 Sq Ft$2,665
Cardinal Square - Building C1 Bedroom, 1 Bath831 Sq Ft$1,880

Cheapest Available Forest Lake and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 05, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Forest Lake, IL is the 1 BR/1BA Model starting from $1,245 at Heritage Green Apartments in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable Forest Lake 1 Bedroom is the 1A Model at Mandalane starting at $1,381 in the McHenry Road neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Forest Lake is currently $2,091. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Forest Lake:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Heritage Green Apartments1 BR/1BA$1,245
Mandalane1A$1,381
Lakeside Village Apartments1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 710 SQ FT MID LEVEL$1,395
Albion on NorthwestOak (A)$1,450
The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 740 sqft$1,570
ArrowheadStream$1,599
Pebbleshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom- Laminate$1,600
Williams ReserveBirch$1,607
Clover Ridge East ApartmentsAshbury$1,631
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1$1,648

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Forest Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Forest Lake with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Forest Lake is at Heritage Green Apartments listed at $1,245.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Forest Lake is $2,091.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Forest Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Forest Lake is a 1,059 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at The 250 Residences.

What is the average size for Forest Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Forest Lake is currently 858 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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