1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL (474 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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7356 Lake St
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7356 Lake St

7356 Lake StRiver 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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The Maynard
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The Maynard

7711 North AveRiver 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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7213 W Division
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7213 W Division

7213 W DivisionRiver 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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7759-7771 Lake St
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7759-7771 Lake St

7759-7771 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 The Grove Residences in the Dunning neighborhood and is 1,075 square feet priced from $2,480. 930 North in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 925 square feet and currently listed start at $2,130. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in River Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Grove Residences1 Bedroom T21,075 Sq Ft$2,480
930 North1 Bedroom925 Sq Ft$2,130
100 Forest Place ApartmentsA4924 Sq Ft$2,177
Oak Park PlaceA5795 Sq Ft$2,339
Eleven331E.2793 Sq FtCall for Rates
1158-1164.5 S. Oak Park Ave.1162 S. Oak Park765 Sq Ft$1,459
Oak Park City ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath (A5)755 Sq Ft$2,095
123-129 N. Humphrey Ave. and 38-44 Lake St.125 N. Humphrey S & 127 N. Humphrey N753 Sq Ft$1,349
The EmersonA8750 Sq Ft$2,252

Cheapest Available River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 05, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in River Forest, 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 River Forest 1 Bedroom is the 1348 N. Austin Model at 1348-1352 N. Austin Blvd starting at $1,295 in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in River Forest is currently $2,227. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in River Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
8519 West Grand Avenue1BR/1.0BA$1,175
1348-1352 N. Austin Blvd1348 N. Austin$1,295
415-425 S. Taylor Ave.417A S. Taylor B$1,319
123-129 N. Humphrey Ave. and 38-44 Lake St.125 N. Humphrey S & 127 N. Humphrey N$1,349
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-210$1,350
914 North Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302914 North$1,365
532 Des Plaines Ave.532 Des Plaines G$1,389
7520 W Grand Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,395

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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 8519 West Grand Avenue listed at $1,175.

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 $2,227.

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 1,075 square feet unit starting from $2,480 at The Grove Residences.

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 682 sq ft.

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