1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL (569 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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7356 Lake St
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7356 Lake St

7356 Lake StRiver 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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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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7213 W Division
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7213 W Division

7213 W DivisionRiver Forest, IL 60305
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7225 Division St
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7225 Division St

7225 Division StRiver 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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7-9 Park Ave
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7-9 Park Ave

7-9 Park AveRiver Forest, IL 60305
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1534 Park Avenue
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1534 Park Avenue

1534 Park AveRiver 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 $1,575. ReNew Oak Park has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,021 square feet and currently listed start at $3,076. 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$1,575
ReNew Oak ParkB21,021 Sq Ft$3,076
Boutique Flats1 Bed 1 Bath950 Sq Ft$2,350
322-330 W Washington Blvd1Bd1Ba900 Sq Ft$1,485
238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave.240 Washington B870 Sq Ft$1,749
Clarence & Harrison Apartments622-2S835 Sq Ft$1,595
Oak Park City ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath (A6)830 Sq Ft$1,890
The EmersonA7815 Sq Ft$2,280

Cheapest Available River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in River Forest, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model starting from $1,260 at 2115 S 4th Ave in the Maybrook Square neighborhood. The second most affordable River Forest 1 Bedroom is the Upgraded 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at Grand Park Apartments starting at $1,325 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in River Forest is currently $2,137. 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$1,260
Grand Park ApartmentsUpgraded 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment$1,325
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,350
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-416$1,350
415-425 S. Taylor Ave.417B S. Taylor A & B$1,365
RRK Ventures LLC1BR/1.0BA$1,375
37 Rockford Ave.37 Rockford 1 Bedroom$1,399
1151-1153 S. Oak Park Ave. 805 & 807 Fillmore$1,399
401-403 Washington Blvd.401-403 Washington$1,399

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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.
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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 $1,260.

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 $2,137.

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 750 sq ft.

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