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


Albion on Lake Cook

The Domaine at Hawthorn Row

The 250 Residences

Albion on Northwest

The Wheatlands

Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult Apartments

Clover Ridge East Apartments
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The Atworth at Mellody Farm

Waterford Place Apartments

Arrowhead

Springs at Mundelein

Arbor Lakes

The MilTon Luxury Apartments

Williams Reserve

The Pointe Apartments

Lakeside Village Apartments
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Park Butterfield Apartments

Wauconda Park Apartments

The Landings of Lake Zurich

Cardinal Square - Building D2

The Oaks Of Vernon Hills

Cardinal Square - Building C

Emerald Pointe Apartments

Heritage Green Apartments
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Brockway Court Apartments

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Forest Lake, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forest Lake Studio Apartments | $2,068 | $1,195 | $7,098 |
Forest Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,231 | $1,200 | $6,092 |
Forest Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,144 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Forest Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,336 | $2,040 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Albion on Lake Cook | Newly Renovated (A1r) | 1,221 Sq Ft | $1,999 |
The 250 Residences | A6 | 1,059 Sq Ft | $2,965 |
Station 250 | The Dunbar | 921 Sq Ft | $2,355 |
The Domaine at Hawthorn Row | A2d | 917 Sq Ft | $2,631 |
The Landings of Lake Zurich | 1 Bdrm/1 Bath | 908 Sq Ft | $1,872 |
Cardinal Square - Building D2 | CSD2 - x14 Tier | 890 Sq Ft | $2,090 |
Everleigh Vernon Hills 55+ Active Adult Apartments | A7 | 834 Sq Ft | $2,351 |
Albion on Northwest | Elm (A1h) | 830 Sq Ft | $1,725 |
Williams Reserve | Birch | 817 Sq Ft | $1,628 |
Clover Ridge East Apartments | Ashbury | 792 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Wauconda Park Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | $1,200 |
Brockway Court Apartments | 1x1 | $1,300 |
The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 740 sqft | $1,590 |
Albion on Northwest | Oak (A) | $1,600 |
Park Butterfield Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | $1,625 |
Williams Reserve | Birch | $1,628 |
Mandalane | 1A | $1,702 |
Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | $1,727 |
Cardinal Square - Building C | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $1,755 |
The Landings of Lake Zurich | 1 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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