
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, IL Under $1,500 (168 Rentals)


511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave

1116 Washington - Oak Park

126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.

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

618-632 S. Austin Blvd.

322-330 W Washington Blvd

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.
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8 Adams St, Unit 8 Adams St

230 S Maple

900 S Cuyler Ave

Pleasant Home

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
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1000 N Austin

700 North Austin Blvd

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

432 S Clinton Ave
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400 Scoville

921-923 Lake St

130 Washington Blvd

901-911 S Clinton

Clinton Court

Kenton House

908-910 S Lombard

421 S Harvey Ave

1035-1045 Washington Blvd

316-24 Lake St
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458-466 Washington Blvd

Harrison & Lyman

440 N Austin Blvd

Harrison West

401-403 Washington Blvd.

1530-1532 N. Austin Blvd.

944-964 S. Oak Park Avenue

300 Madison St

Mills Park Tower

814-820 S. Austin Blvd.
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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 | $1,660 | $890 | $2,849 |
| Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $1,025 | $5,500 |
| Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,698 | $1,495 | $7,015 |
| Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,209 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
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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 5957 W Madison listed at $1,045.
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 $1,943.
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 $3,091 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 812 sq ft.
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