
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, IL Under $1,500 (179 Rentals)


511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

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Pleasant Oak

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

1116 Washington - Oak Park

618-632 S. Austin Blvd.

322-330 W Washington Blvd

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

1146 Ontario St
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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

1000 N Austin
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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

400 Scoville

921-923 Lake St
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432 S Clinton Ave

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

458-466 Washington Blvd
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Harrison & Lyman

440 N Austin Blvd

Harrison West

401-403 Washington Blvd.

944-964 S. Oak Park Avenue

Mills Park Tower

300 Madison St

814-820 S. Austin Blvd.

8-12 Van Buren St. and 336-350 S. Austin Blvd.

1348-1352 N. Austin Blvd. and 7-9 Greenfield St.
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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 | $1,696 | $890 | $2,969 |
| Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $800 | $5,500 |
| Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,778 | $1,350 | $7,627 |
| Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,145 | $1,800 | $4,502 |
| Oak Park 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,499 | $6,499 | $6,499 |
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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 $1,960.
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 $3,020 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 1,318 sq ft.
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