
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, IL from $1,000 (183 Rentals)


618-632 S. Austin Blvd.

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1116 Washington - Oak Park

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

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101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.

322-330 W Washington Blvd

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

8 Adams St, Unit 8 Adams St
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230 S Maple

901-917 S Euclid Ave

450-460 N Austin Blvd

421 South Oak Park Avenue

801-811 S Euclid Ave

700 North Austin Blvd

1000 N Austin

Clarence and Van Buren Bldg

514 S Austin

1022 N. Austin
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422-426 S Taylor Ave

North Court

930 N Austin Blvd

Harvey

921-923 Lake St

432 S Clinton Ave
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130 Washington Blvd

901-911 S Clinton

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Kenton House

908-910 S Lombard

421 S Harvey Ave

1035-1045 Washington Blvd

900 S Cuyler Ave

440 N Austin Blvd

316-24 Lake St
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458-466 Washington Blvd

300 Madison St

Harrison & Lyman

1228-1230 N. Austin Blvd.

Harrison West

401-403 Washington Blvd.

944-964 S. Oak Park Avenue

Mills Park Tower

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Studio Apartments | $1,645 | $890 | $3,049 |
| Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $1,000 | $5,500 |
| Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,645 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,824 | $1,495 | $7,627 |
| Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,851 | $1,800 | $4,757 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oak Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oak Park is at Pine North listed at $1,050.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Park Apartment is $1,050 at Pine North.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oak Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Park is starting from $1,050 at Pine North.
What is the most affordable Oak Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oak Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pine North and starts from $1,050.
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