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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Forest Lake Studio Apartments | $2,071 | $1,250 | $7,370 |
| Forest Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $1,200 | $5,679 |
| Forest Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,799 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Forest Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,114 | $2,064 | $10,000+ |
The largest available Studio apartment unit in Forest Lake, IL is found at 444 Social and is 822 square feet priced from $1,999. Cardinal Square in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 700 square feet and currently listed start at $1,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Forest Lake:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 444 Social | Loft | 822 Sq Ft | $1,999 |
| Cardinal Square | CSD2 - x12 Tier | 700 Sq Ft | $1,795 |
| Springs at Mundelein | Studio Grand Overlook | 662 Sq Ft | $1,839 |
| Cardinal Square | Studio, 1 Bath | 635 Sq Ft | $1,575 |
| The Domaine at Hawthorn Row | A01 | 598 Sq Ft | $2,071 |
As of March 23, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Forest Lake, IL is the 0 BED / 1.0 BATH, 340 SQ FT - RENOVATED Model starting from $1,250 at Lakeside Village Apartments in the Grosse Pointe Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Forest Lake Studio is the Aspen Model at Williams Reserve starting at $1,546 in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Forest Lake is currently $2,071. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Forest Lake:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Village Apartments | 0 BED / 1.0 BATH, 340 SQ FT - RENOVATED | $1,250 |
| Williams Reserve | Aspen | $1,546 |
| Cardinal Square | Studio, 1 Bath | $1,575 |
| 444 Social | Studio | $1,795 |
| Cardinal Square | CSD2 - x12 Tier | $1,795 |
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Currently the most affordable Studio in Forest Lake is at Lakeside Village Apartments listed at $1,250.
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Forest Lake is $2,071.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Forest Lake is a 822 square feet unit starting from $1,999 at 444 Social.
The average size for a Studio rental in Forest Lake is currently 617 sq ft.
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