Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Glen Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (20 Rentals)

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5935 N Northwest Hwy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5935 N Northwest Hwy

5935 N Northwest HwyChicago, IL 60631
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6173-6179 N Northwest Hwy
Studio Apartments

6173-6179 N Northwest Hwy

6173-6179 N Northwest HwyChicago, IL 60631
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5651 N Miltimore Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5651 N Miltimore Ave

5651 N Miltimore AveChicago, IL 60646
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6752 N Sauganash Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6752 N Sauganash Ave

6752-6770 N Sauganash AveChicago, IL 60646
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Jefferson 5045 N Nw Hwy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson 5045 N Nw Hwy

5045-5049 N Northwest HwyChicago, IL 60630
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6654 W Devon Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6654 W Devon Ave

6654 W Devon AveChicago, IL 60631
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6876 W Touhy Ave

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Nordica Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nordica Apartments

7740-7860 N Nordica AveNiles, IL 60714
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6911 N Rosemary Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

6911 N Rosemary Ln

6911 N Rosemary LnNiles, IL 60714
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Celebrate Senior Living
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Celebrate Senior Living

7000 N Newark AveNiles, IL 60714
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Forest Glen, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Glen Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
District 1860Studio HStudio,1BA$2,253

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Glen, IL

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Glen area is the $1.80 price per square foot 5207 Galitz St Model at 5207 Galitz St, Unit 1 in the in the Forest Glen neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Forest Glen apartment is the 5473 N Parkside Ave Model at 5473 N Parkside Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,350 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Dunning neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Glen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5207 Galitz St, Unit 15207 Galitz St4BR,2BA$1.80
5473 N Parkside Ave, Unit 25473 N Parkside Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.68
5546 N Marmora Ave, Unit 35546 N Marmora Ave2BR,1BA$1.43
5250 N Lieb Ave, Unit Unit15250 N Lieb Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
5222 N Ludlam Ave, Unit 2 Floor5222 N Ludlam Ave1BR,1BA$1.42
5243 W Argyle St, Unit 2E5243 W Argyle St2BR,1BA$1.71
5833 W Peterson Ave, Unit 15833 W Peterson Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
8050 Kenton Ave, Unit Kenton 1N8050 Kenton Ave2BR,1BA$1.95
5619 N Luna Ave, Unit Garden5619 N Luna Ave1BR,1BA$1.61
5939 N Northwest Hwy, Unit #1B5939 N Northwest Hwy1BR,1BA$1.80

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Glen, Chicago, IL

Ranked #107

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Glen Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Glen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Glen Apartment is $2,402 at District 1860.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Glen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Glen is starting from $2,465 at Novu Apartments.

What is the most affordable Forest Glen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest Glen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at District 1860 and starts from $3,705.

Expert Rental Resources

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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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