1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, IL (316 Rentals)
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301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

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Elmwood Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Elmwood Park Studio Apartments | $2,188 | $895 | $7,500 |
Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $995 | $9,250 |
Elmwood Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $1,500 | $8,628 |
Elmwood Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,663 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
Elmwood Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,800 | $5,000 |
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Largest Available Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elmwood Park, IL is found at Porter in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood and is 987 square feet priced from $3,015. 100 Forest Place Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 924 square feet and currently listed start at $2,177. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elmwood Park:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Porter | 1 Bed/2 Bath Den-B8R | 987 Sq Ft | $3,015 |
100 Forest Place Apartments | A4 | 924 Sq Ft | $2,177 |
301-313 N. Oak Park Ave. | 303 N. Oak Park A & 311 N. Oak Park D | 867 Sq Ft | $1,719 |
930 North | 1 Bedroom | 825 Sq Ft | $1,940 |
Eleven33 | 1E.2 | 793 Sq Ft | $2,673 |
Oak Park City Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath (A5) | 755 Sq Ft | $2,190 |
Albion Oak Park | (A03) One Bedroom | 754 Sq Ft | $2,445 |
411-419 Thatcher Ave. | 419 Thatcher A | 750 Sq Ft | $1,409 |
922-924 Ontario St. | 922 Ontario G | 750 Sq Ft | $1,619 |
Cheapest Available Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of March 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elmwood Park, IL is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,175 at 8519 West Grand Avenue in the Irving Woods neighborhood. The second most affordable Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom is the 1116-216 Model at 1116 Washington - Oak Park starting at $1,325 in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elmwood Park is currently $2,432. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elmwood Park:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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8519 West Grand Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,175 |
1116 Washington - Oak Park | 1116-216 | $1,325 |
1000 - 1010 North Blvd | 1006 - 7 | $1,350 |
7520 W Grand Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,395 |
411-419 Thatcher Ave. | 419 Thatcher A | $1,409 |
914 North Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302 | 914 North | $1,479 |
922-924 Ontario St. | 922 Ontario G | $1,619 |
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Getting Around Elmwood Park, IL
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Elmwood Park with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elmwood Park is at 8519 West Grand Avenue listed at $1,175.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elmwood Park is $2,432.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Elmwood Park Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elmwood Park is a 987 square feet unit starting from $3,015 at Porter.
What is the average size for Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elmwood Park is currently 662 sq ft.
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