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402 Franklin Ave
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402 Franklin Ave

402 Franklin AveRiver 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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7213 W Division
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7213 W Division

7213 W DivisionRiver 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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1530 Clinton Pl
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1530 Clinton Pl

1530 Clinton PlRiver 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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William Place
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William Place

435 William StRiver Forest, IL 60305
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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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1534 Park Avenue
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1534 Park Avenue

1534 Park AveRiver Forest, IL 60305
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7751-7773 Lake St
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7751-7773 Lake St

7751-7773 Lake StRiver Forest, IL 60305

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property at 7234 W North Ave

$1,380

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7234 W North Ave, Unit 7234

7234 W North Ave
Elmwood ParkIL60707
property at 1537 Harlem Ave

$1,400

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1537 Harlem Ave, Unit 3w

1537 Harlem Ave
Forest ParkIL60130

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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 Porter in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood and is 987 square feet priced from $3,162. 322-330 W Washington Blvd has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $1,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in River Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Porter1 Bed/2 Bath Den-B8.2R987 Sq Ft$3,162
322-330 W Washington Blvd1Bd1Ba900 Sq Ft$1,495
302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave.312 Washington E850 Sq Ft$1,809
24-32 Washington Blvd.26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B845 Sq Ft$1,509
Galewood ResidencesApartments - One Bed w/ Balcony774 Sq Ft$2,049
638-642 Harrison St.642 Harrison GW756 Sq Ft$1,319
Clarence & Harrison Apartments754 Sq Ft$1,450
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$1,495
139-143 S Oak Park AveONE+DEN600 Sq Ft$1,895
Oak Park Residence Corporation1 bedrooms at various prices and locations500 Sq Ft$1,310

Cheapest Available River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 11, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in River Forest, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model starting from $1,205 at 2115-2126 S 4th Ave in the Maybrook Square neighborhood. The second most affordable River Forest 1 Bedroom is the 1 bedrooms at various prices and locations Model at Oak Park Residence Corporation starting at $1,310 in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in River Forest is currently $2,203. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in River Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
2115-2126 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$1,205
Oak Park Residence Corporation1 bedrooms at various prices and locations$1,310
638-642 Harrison St.642 Harrison GW$1,319
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-414$1,375
238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave240 Washington A$1,439
37 Rockford Ave.37 Rockford 1 Bedroom$1,469
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,495
7520 W Grand Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,495
322-330 W Washington Blvd1Bd1Ba$1,495
24-32 Washington Blvd.26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B$1,509

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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 2115-2126 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 $2,203.

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 987 square feet unit starting from $3,162 at Porter.

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