1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Forest Lake, IL (39 Rentals)

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Liberty Lake
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Lake

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

300 Lakeside DrVernon Hills, IL 60061
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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 $2,615. HIGHPOINT Barrington in the Far Northwest Suburban Cook neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 982 square feet and currently listed start at $2,510. 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$2,615
HIGHPOINT Barrington1 Bed 1 Bath + Den982 Sq Ft$2,510
Deer Park CrossingDoncaster927 Sq Ft$2,489
The Domaine at Hawthorn RowA2d917 Sq Ft$2,390
The Landings of Lake Zurich1 Bdrm/1 Bath908 Sq Ft$1,967
Albion on NorthwestElm (A1s)830 Sq Ft$1,725
Williams ReserveBirch817 Sq Ft$1,682
Station 250The Hickory801 Sq Ft$2,195
Springs at Mundelein1 BR Grand Courtyard800 Sq Ft$2,040
Clover Ridge East ApartmentsAshbury792 Sq Ft$1,777

Cheapest Available Forest Lake and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Forest Lake, IL is the 1 BR/1BA Model starting from $1,375 at Heritage Green Apartments in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable Forest Lake 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 Model at Arbor Lakes starting at $1,519 in the Heatherlea neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Forest Lake is currently $2,326. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Forest Lake:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Heritage Green Apartments1 BR/1BA$1,375
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1$1,519
Albion on NorthwestOak (A)$1,575
ArrowheadStream$1,628
Mandalane1A$1,639
Williams ReserveBirch$1,682
Emerald Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (714 sq ft)$1,687
Pebbleshire ApartmentsOne Bedroom- Remodeled$1,725
The Landings of Lake Zurich1 Bdrm/1 Bath$1,755
Clover Ridge East ApartmentsAshbury$1,777

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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 $1,375.

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 $2,326.

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 $2,615 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 950 sq ft.

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