1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Forest Lake, IL (40 Rentals)

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Liberty Lake
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Lake

201 S Buesching RdLake Zurich, IL 60047
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Villas By The Lake
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villas By The Lake

300 Lakeside DrVernon Hills, IL 60061
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Zurich Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Zurich Meadows

250 Mohawk TrlLake Zurich, IL 60047
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Forest Lake, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Forest Lake and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Forest Lake, IL is found at Albion on Lake Cook in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood and is 1,221 square feet priced from $1,999. The 250 Residences in the McHenry Road neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,059 square feet and currently listed start at $2,965. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Forest Lake:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Albion on Lake CookNewly Renovated (A1r)1,221 Sq Ft$1,999
The 250 ResidencesA61,059 Sq Ft$2,965
Station 250The Dunbar921 Sq Ft$2,355
The Domaine at Hawthorn RowA2d917 Sq Ft$2,631
The Landings of Lake Zurich1 Bdrm/1 Bath908 Sq Ft$1,872
Cardinal Square - Building D2CSD2 - x14 Tier890 Sq Ft$2,090
Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsA7834 Sq Ft$2,351
Albion on NorthwestElm (A1h)830 Sq Ft$1,725
Williams ReserveBirch817 Sq Ft$1,628
Clover Ridge East ApartmentsAshbury792 Sq Ft$1,821

Cheapest Available Forest Lake and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Forest Lake, IL is the 1 bed/1 bath Model starting from $1,200 at Wauconda Park Apartments in the Liberty Lakes - Freedom Series neighborhood. The second most affordable Forest Lake 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at Brockway Court Apartments starting at $1,300 in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Forest Lake is currently $2,231. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Forest Lake:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Wauconda Park Apartments1 bed/1 bath$1,200
Brockway Court Apartments1x1$1,300
The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 740 sqft$1,590
Albion on NorthwestOak (A)$1,600
Park Butterfield Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1$1,625
Williams ReserveBirch$1,628
Mandalane1A$1,702
Arbor Lakes1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1$1,727
Cardinal Square - Building C1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,755
The Landings of Lake Zurich1 Bdrm/1 Bath w/Fireplace$1,820

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Forest Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Forest Lake with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Forest Lake is at Wauconda Park Apartments listed at $1,200.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Forest Lake Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Forest Lake is $2,231.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Forest Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Forest Lake is a 1,221 square feet unit starting from $1,999 at Albion on Lake Cook.

What is the average size for Forest Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Forest Lake is currently 803 sq ft.

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