1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL (473 Rentals)

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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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William Place
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William Place

435 William StRiver 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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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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7759-7771 Lake St
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7759-7771 Lake St

7759-7771 Lake StRiver 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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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 Circle Court in the North Maywood neighborhood and is 1,100 square feet priced from $1,550. 100 Forest Place Apartments in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood 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 River Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Circle Court1 bed + Den 1.5 Bath1,100 Sq Ft$1,550
100 Forest Place ApartmentsA4924 Sq Ft$2,177
930 North1 Bedroom915 Sq Ft$2,130
254 S. Maple Ave.1120-1122900 Sq Ft$1,659
Oak Park PlaceA5795 Sq Ft$2,206
Eleven331E.2793 Sq Ft$2,638
The Bryant at Oak ParkOne Bedroom One Bath775 Sq Ft$1,400
302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave306 & 308 Washington N772 Sq Ft$1,439
Porter1 Bed/1 Bath-Private Terrace B5.2L759 Sq Ft$2,760
Oak Park City ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath (A5)755 Sq Ft$2,050

Cheapest Available River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in River Forest, IL is the 1 bedroom Model starting from $1,100 at 1530 N 1st Ave in the North Maywood neighborhood. The second most affordable River Forest 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 2115 S 4th Ave starting at $1,140 in the Maybrook Square neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in River Forest is currently $2,289. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in River Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1530 N 1st Ave1 bedroom$1,100
2115 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$1,140
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-216$1,250
123-129 N. Humphrey Ave. and 38-44 Lake St.125 N. Humphrey S & 127 N. Humphrey N$1,349
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,350
204 Marengo Ave.204 Marengo Ave A, C, D & F$1,389
7520 W Grand Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,395
401-403 Washington Blvd.401-403 Washington$1,399
The Bryant at Oak ParkOne Bedroom One Bath$1,400

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Getting Around River Forest, IL

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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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 1530 N 1st Ave listed at $1,100.

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 $2,289.

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 $1,550 at Circle Court.

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 749 sq ft.

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