
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL Under $2,000 (151 Rentals)


The Bryant at Oak Park

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

100 Forest Place Apartments

Oak Park Residence Corporation

7520 W Grand Ave

Grand Park Apartments

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

254 S. Maple Ave.

1116 Washington - Oak Park
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914 North Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302

238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.

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

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

322-330 W Washington Blvd

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947 South Blvd

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.
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7308 W North Ave

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1025 N Harlem Ave, Unit B

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906 S Elmwood Ave, Unit #3

7321 14th St

1227 S Harlem Ave, Unit 507

317 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 3c

215 Marengo Ave, Unit 6F

152 N 22nd Ave

1971 N 19th Ave

324 S Maple Ave
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313 S Maple Ave

34 S 18th Ave

136 Elgin Ave

257 Washington Blvd

7502 Madison

244 S Marion St

246 S Marion St

7201 W Wellington Ave

2333 N Neva Ave

7610 W Grand Ave
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7432 Washington St

336 Lathrop Ave

3001 N Thatcher Ave

1111 N Harlem Ave

7428 Washington St

8301 O Connor Dr

317 Wisconsin Ave

2843 N Harlem Ave

424 Elgin Ave

1025 N Harlem Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Forest Studio Apartments | $1,780 | $895 | $3,268 |
| River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $1,150 | $5,500 |
| River Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,002 | $1,450 | $6,300 |
| River Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $1,700 | $7,600 |
| River Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,647 | $2,000 | $5,300 |
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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 425-431 N. Humphrey Ave. listed at $1,245.
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 $2,165.
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 1,238 square feet unit starting from $3,434 at Albion Oak Park.
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 757 sq ft.
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