Cheap Homes for Rent in Forest Glen Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,600 (7 Rentals)

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Forest Glen, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Glen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Glen area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Highpoint at 8000 North priced from $1,864. Novu Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Forest Glen apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highpoint at 8000 NorthS1Studio,1BA$1,864
Novu Apartments1E1BR,1BA$2,200
District 18601 Bed G1BR,1BA$2,229

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Glen, IL

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Glen area is the $1.67 price per square foot 5014 N Major Ave Model at 5014 N Major Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Forest Glen apartment is the 4906 N Marmora Ave Model at 4906 N Marmora Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.69 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.
5014 N Major Ave, Unit 15014 N Major Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
4906 N Marmora Ave, Unit 24906 N Marmora Ave3BR,1BA$1.69
6115 N Meade Ave, Unit 26115 N Meade Ave3BR,1BA$1.54
4906 N Marmora Ave, Unit 24906 N Marmora Ave3BR,1BA$1.62
Novu Apartments3A3BR,2BA$3.30
5365 N Magnet Ave, Unit 25365 N Magnet Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
District 18601 Bed I1BR,1BA$3.04
6019 W Higgins Ave, Unit 1-B6019 W Higgins Ave1BR,1BA$1.91
5831 N Moody Ave, Unit 15831 N Moody Ave1BR,1BA$1.82
Highpoint at 8000 NorthS1Studio ,1BA$3.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Glen

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Glen?

There are currently 234 Apartments for Rent in Forest Glen, IL with pricing that ranges from $975 to $4,448. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Glen ranging from $1,600 to $6,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forest Glen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Glen ranges from $1,600 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,235.

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