
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, IL Under $1,200 (101 Rentals)


900 S Cuyler Ave

901-917 S Euclid Ave

421 South Oak Park Avenue

801-811 S Euclid Ave

Clarence and Van Buren Bldg

514 S Austin

1022 N. Austin

1000 N Austin

700 North Austin Blvd
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7 Van Buren

450-460 N Austin Blvd

206-214 N Austin Blvd

422-426 S Taylor Ave

930 N Austin Blvd

North Court

Harvey

921-923 Lake St

432 S Clinton Ave

400 Scoville
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901-911 S Clinton

Clinton Court

130 Washington Blvd

Kenton House

908-910 S Lombard

421 S Harvey Ave

1035-1045 Washington Blvd

316-24 Lake St

440 N Austin Blvd

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5836 W Madison

Washington Plaza

567 N Pine Ave

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819 Marengo Ave, Unit 2

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1852 Grove Ave, Unit 1B

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2407 Grove Ave, Unit West Bedroom

5910 W 26th St, Unit 3D

1943 Wesley Ave, Unit 1943 Wesley Avenue

1943 Wesley Ave, Unit 1943 Wesley Avenue

5104 W 18th St
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2146 Gunderson Ave

2140 Gunderson Ave

2150 Gunderson Ave

2206 S 57th Ave

6207 W 21st Pl

1204 S 49th Ct

2144 Gunderson Ave

1900 Highland Ave

2507 N Lotus Ave

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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 | $1,623 | $825 | $3,009 |
| Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $760 | $5,500 |
| Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,787 | $1,350 | $7,627 |
| Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,753 | $1,800 | $4,171 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Oak Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Oak Park with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Oak Park is at 567 N Pine Ave listed at $1,000.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Oak Park Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Oak Park is $1,950.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Oak Park Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oak Park is a 1,005 square feet unit starting from $3,052 at Albion Oak Park.
What is the average size for Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Oak Park is currently 1,423 sq ft.
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