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Cheapest Available Forest City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest City, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Linn St Commons in the Averyville neighborhood priced from $600. 8710 W Main St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$600
8710 W Main StStudioStudio,1BA$600
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest City, IL and Nearby

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest City area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Atworth in the starting from $1,490. The second greatest value Forest City apartment is the Two Bedrooms- Woodfield Model at Woodfield Queenwood Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.05 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Atworth2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Woodfield Queenwood ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms- Woodfield2BR,1BA$1.05
Willow Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.87
106 S 4th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Brandywine Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom G1BR,1BA$1.31
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Civic Center Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.34
Williamsburg TownhousesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest City

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest City?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Forest City, IL with pricing that ranges from $550 to $2,400. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest City ranging from $629 to $1,560.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest City ranges from $629 to $1,560 with an average monthly rent of $869.

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