
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Forest Lake, IL (45 Rentals)


The 250 Residences

Clover Ridge East Apartments

444 Social

Springs at Mundelein

The Domaine at Hawthorn Row

The Clayson

The Wheatlands Apartments

Arrowhead Apartments
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Albion on Northwest

The Landing at Town Center

The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment Homes

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The Atworth at Mellody Farm

Wauconda Park Apartments

Morris Station

Williams Reserve
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Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult Apartments

Lakeside Village Apartments

Park Butterfield Apartments

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Waterford Place Apartments

Arbor Lakes

Emerald Pointe Apartments

Cardinal Square - Building D2

The Landings of Lake Zurich

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Deer Park Crossing Apartments

Heritage Green Apartments

Pebbleshire Apartments

Mandalane

The Oaks Of Vernon Hills

Woodlands Apartment Homes

446 Osage Ln

57 Washington Blvd

Liberty Lake
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Brockway Court Apartments

Court of Birch and Spruce Apartments

Villas By The Lake

Cardinal Square - Building C

Station 250

Windbrooke Crossing

Zurich Meadows

Lincolnshire Apartments

Villas by the Lake Apartments
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Forest Lake, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake Studio Apartments | $2,163 | $1,295 | $7,555 |
Forest Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,200 | $6,326 |
| Forest Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| Forest Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,925 | $2,107 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Forest Lake and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Forest Lake, IL is found at Albion on Lake Cook in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood and is 1,221 square feet . The 250 Residences in the McHenry Road neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,059 square feet and currently listed start at $2,293. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Forest Lake:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion on Lake Cook | A3 - 1 Bed + Den, 1 Bath | 1,221 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| The 250 Residences | A6a | 1,059 Sq Ft | $2,293 |
| The Landing at Town Center | 1 Bed 1 Bath D Renovated | 977 Sq Ft | $2,400 |
| The Landings of Lake Zurich | 1 Bdrm/1 Bath | 908 Sq Ft | $1,957 |
| Springs at Mundelein | 1 BR Designer Overlook | 882 Sq Ft | $2,319 |
| Cardinal Square - Building D2 | CSD2 - x15 Tier | 875 Sq Ft | $2,155 |
| 444 Social | One-Bed/Den | 847 Sq Ft | $2,390 |
| Cardinal Square - Building C | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 831 Sq Ft | $1,780 |
| Albion on Northwest | Elm (A1s) 1 Bedroom Apartment | 830 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Station 250 | The Orchard | 823 Sq Ft | $2,111 |
Cheapest Available Forest Lake and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Forest Lake, IL is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model starting from $1,200 at Wauconda Park Apartments in the Liberty Lakes - Freedom Series neighborhood. The second most affordable Forest Lake 1 Bedroom is the 1 BR/1BA Model at Heritage Green Apartments starting at $1,445 in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Forest Lake is currently $2,090. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Forest Lake:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Wauconda Park Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | $1,200 |
| Heritage Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | $1,445 |
| Lakeside Village Apartments | 1 BED / 1.0 BATH, 710 SQ FT MID LEVEL | $1,485 |
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft) | $1,583 |
| Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | $1,598 |
| The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 740 sqft | $1,615 |
| Mandalane | 1A | $1,640 |
| Albion on Northwest | Elm (A1) 1 Bedroom Aparment | $1,642 |
| Arrowhead Apartments | A1 | $1,655 |
| Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom B - Carpet | $1,675 |
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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 Wauconda Park Apartments listed at $1,200.
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 $2,090.
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 1,221 square feet unit at Albion on Lake Cook.
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 800 sq ft.
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