1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL (479 Rentals)
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Oak Park Place

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

100 Forest Place Apartments

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Oak Park Residence Corporation

7520 W Grand Ave

Boutique Flats

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The Grove Residences

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254 S. Maple Ave.

Pleasant Oak

914 North Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

1116 Washington - Oak Park

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

238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave.
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126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.

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

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

322-330 W Washington Blvd

901-927 Wesley Ave. and 705-711 Garfield St.

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

1725 Madison St, Unit 2nd floor
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River Forest, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Forest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River Forest Studio Apartments | $1,958 | $900 | $7,500 |
River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $1,100 | $9,250 |
River Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $1,350 | $8,670 |
River Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $1,850 | $4,500 |
River Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,133 | $3,500 | $5,000 |
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Largest Available River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in River Forest, IL is found at Circle Court in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood and is 1,100 square feet priced from $1,575. 930 North has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 915 square feet and currently listed start at $2,130. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in River Forest:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Circle Court | 1 bed + Den 1.5 Bath | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,575 |
930 North | 1 Bedroom | 915 Sq Ft | $2,130 |
The Emerson | A17T | 798 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
Eleven33 | 1H | 786 Sq Ft | $2,491 |
Porter | 1 Bed/1 Bath Flex Private Terrace-B7.2 | 777 Sq Ft | $2,630 |
The Bryant at Oak Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 775 Sq Ft | $1,945 |
ReNew Oak Park | A4 | 772 Sq Ft | $2,493 |
411-419 Thatcher Ave. | 419 Thatcher A | 750 Sq Ft | $1,499 |
Oak Park City Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath (A3) | 740 Sq Ft | $1,931 |
Cheapest Available River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 31, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in River Forest, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model starting from $1,145 at 2115 S 4th Ave in the Maybrook Square neighborhood. The second most affordable River Forest 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 817 S 19th Ave starting at $1,160 in the Seminary District neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in River Forest is currently $2,486. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in River Forest:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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2115 S 4th Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,145 |
817 S 19th Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,160 |
1010 S 2nd Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,205 |
37 Rockford Ave. | 37 Rockford 1 Bedroom | $1,325 |
Circle Court | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $1,350 |
7520 W Grand Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,425 |
421 S. Lombard Ave. | 421 S. Lombard A3, A5, B4, B6 | $1,459 |
421 S. Elmwood Ave. | 421 Elmwood 1 bedroom | $1,499 |
411-419 Thatcher Ave. | 419 Thatcher A | $1,499 |
720 Washington | 1 BD Remodeled Dishwasher Original Floor | $1,575 |
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Getting Around River Forest, IL
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
2 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom River Forest Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in River Forest with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in River Forest is at 2115 S 4th Ave listed at $1,145.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom River Forest Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in River Forest is $2,486.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom River Forest Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in River Forest is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $1,575 at Circle Court.
What is the average size for River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in River Forest is currently 775 sq ft.
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