
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oak Park Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL (198 Rentals)


The Emerson

ReNew Oak Park

The Bryant at Oak Park

Oak Park Place

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

100 Forest Place Apartments

Porter

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

254 S. Maple Ave.
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1116 Washington - Oak Park

914 North Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302

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

Pleasant Oak

100-112 S. Harvey Ave. and 223-227 South Blvd.

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

305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph St.

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

322-330 W Washington Blvd

947 South Blvd
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1025 N Harlem Ave, Unit B, Unit B

212 N Oak Park Ave, Unit 1DD, Unit 1DD

112 S Maple Ave, Unit 1B

155 Forest Ave

313 S Maple Ave

1209 N Harlem Ave

703 Madison St

246 S Marion St

1111 N Harlem Ave

603 Washington Blvd
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1025 N Harlem Ave

230 S Maple

Pleasant Home

631 S. Maple Ave.

427 N Ridgeland Ave

845 Pleasant St

1119 Pleasant St

Kenilworth Apartments

116-118 Clinton Ave

814-824 Washington Blvd
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336-344 S Maple Ave

425 S Kenilworth Ave

420 S Maple Ave

120 S Grove Ave

1047-1053 Madison St

901 Pleasant St

414 S Elmwood Ave

436 S Ridgeland Ave

321 Wisconsin Ave

642 Adams St
Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Oak Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Oak Park Studio Apartments | $1,902 | $995 | $3,169 |
Downtown Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $1,195 | $5,500 |
| Downtown Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,426 | $1,650 | $6,300 |
| Downtown Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,892 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,165 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Downtown Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Oak Park area of Chicago, IL is found at Albion Oak Park and is listed at 1,238 square feet priced from $3,465. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Oak Park | (A16) One Bedroom Apartment | 1,238 Sq Ft | $3,465 |
| 322-330 W Washington Blvd | 1Bd1Ba | 900 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Oak Park City Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath (A6) | 830 Sq Ft | $2,062 |
| The Bryant at Oak Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 775 Sq Ft | $1,880 |
| Circle Court | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 750 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| 218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave. | 220 & 224 Pleasant | 745 Sq Ft | $1,599 |
| Porter | 1 Bed/1 Bath-B4 | 730 Sq Ft | $2,525 |
| The Emerson | A16T | 716 Sq Ft | $2,539 |
| ReNew Oak Park | A1 | 712 Sq Ft | $2,579 |
| 238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave | 351-353 S. Harvey | 705 Sq Ft | $1,419 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Oak Park of Chicago, IL is the 1116-103 Model starting from $1,350 at 1116 Washington - Oak Park. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Oak Park is currently $2,254. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1116 Washington - Oak Park | 1116-103 | $1,350 |
| 720 Washington | 1 BD Semi-Remodeled (no dishwasher/painted cabs) | $1,375 |
| RRK Ventures LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,395 |
| 238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave | 351-353 S. Harvey | $1,419 |
| 532 Des Plaines Ave. | 532 Des Plaines G | $1,469 |
| Circle Court | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $1,495 |
| 322-330 W Washington Blvd | 1Bd1Ba | $1,495 |
| 302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave. | 306 & 308 Washington S, 337 Cuyler S | $1,499 |
| 947 South Blvd | 1 BED | $1,550 |
| 421 S. Elmwood Ave. | 421 Elmwood 1 bedroom | $1,559 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Oak Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Oak Park with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Oak Park is at 1116 Washington - Oak Park listed at $1,350.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Oak Park Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Oak Park is $2,254.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Oak Park Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Oak Park is a 1,238 square feet unit starting from $3,465 at Albion Oak Park.
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