1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL (593 Rentals)

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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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7225 Division St
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7225 Division St

7225 Division StRiver 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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$2,300 - $4,548
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1105 Pleasant St StOak Park, IL 60302
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property at 725 Woodbine Ave

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Woodbine Ave

Oak ParkIL60302
property at 7234 W North Ave

$1,380

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7234 W North Ave, Unit 7234

7234 W North Ave
Elmwood ParkIL60707

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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 The Grove Residences in the River Grove neighborhood and is 1,100 square feet priced from $2,730. Albion Oak Park in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 948 square feet and currently listed start at $4,212. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in River Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Grove Residences1 Bedroom T21,100 Sq Ft$2,730
Albion Oak Park(A13) One Bedroom W/ Den Apartment948 Sq Ft$4,212
Oak Park PlaceA7862 Sq Ft$2,307
1228-1230 N. Austin Blvd.1230 Austin A850 Sq Ft$1,415
24-32 Washington Blvd.26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B845 Sq Ft$1,509
The EmersonA4815 Sq Ft$2,559
Galewood ResidencesApartments - One Bed w/ Balcony774 Sq Ft$2,188
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$1,795

Cheapest Available River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 27, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in River Forest, IL is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,250 at 8519 West Grand Avenue in the River Grove neighborhood. The second most affordable River Forest 1 Bedroom is the 26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B Model at 24-32 Washington Blvd. starting at $1,339 in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in River Forest is currently $2,264. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in River Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
8519 West Grand Avenue1BR/1.0BA$1,250
24-32 Washington Blvd.26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B$1,339
804 Harrison St.804 Harrison H$1,409
504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.504 S. Cuyler 7 & 16$1,429
532 Des Plaines Ave.532 Des Plaines E$1,469
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,495
7520 W Grand Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,495

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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 8519 West Grand Avenue listed at $1,250.

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 $2,264.

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 $2,730 at The Grove Residences.

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 759 sq ft.

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