1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL (468 Rentals)

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1534 Bonnie Brae
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1534 Bonnie Brae

1534 Bonnie BraeRiver Forest, IL 60305
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411-419 Thatcher Ave.
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411-419 Thatcher Ave.

411-19 Thatcher AveRiver Forest, IL 60305
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402 Franklin Ave
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402 Franklin Ave

402 Franklin AveRiver Forest, IL 60305
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7213 W Division
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7213 W Division

7213 W DivisionRiver Forest, IL 60305
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7356 Lake St
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7356 Lake St

7356 Lake StRiver Forest, IL 60305
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William Place
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William Place

435 William StRiver Forest, IL 60305
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The Maynard
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The Maynard

7711 North AveRiver Forest, IL 60305

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1530 Clinton Pl
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1530 Clinton Pl

1530 Clinton PlRiver Forest, IL 60305

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River Forest, IL Local Guide

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 $1,550. 126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St. has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 885 square feet and currently listed start at $1,559. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in River Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Circle Court1 bed + Den 1.5 Bath1,100 Sq Ft$1,550
126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.420 Lake K885 Sq Ft$1,559
Oak Park PlaceA7862 Sq Ft$2,522
Oak Park City ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath (A6)830 Sq Ft$1,895
Eleven331H786 Sq Ft$2,467
100 Forest Place ApartmentsHighland780 Sq Ft$1,946
Porter1 Bed/1 Bath Flex Private Terrace-B7.2777 Sq Ft$2,630
101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd101 S. Harvey W, 103 S. Harvey, 239 South W, 24...755 Sq Ft$1,269
The EmersonA8750 Sq Ft$2,427

Cheapest Available River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 29, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in River Forest, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model starting from $1,205 at 2115 S 4th Ave in the Maybrook Square neighborhood. The second most affordable River Forest 1 Bedroom is the 101 S. Harvey W, 103 S. Harvey, 239 South W, 24... Model at 101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd starting at $1,269 in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in River Forest is currently $2,420. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in River Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
2115 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$1,205
101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd101 S. Harvey W, 103 S. Harvey, 239 South W, 24...$1,269
504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.508 S. Cuyler W$1,275
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,350
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-410$1,375
511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.515 S. Cuyler S & 517 S. Cuyler N$1,395
7520 W Grand Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,425
Clarence & Harrison Apartments847-3$1,440
421 S. Elmwood Ave.421 Elmwood 1 bedroom$1,499
126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.420 Lake K$1,559

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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

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  • 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 $1,205.

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 $2,420.

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 $1,550 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 560 sq ft.

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