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728 N Diamond Lake Rd

323 Somerset Ln

21599 W Field Ct
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23367 W Schwerman Rd
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1189 Regent Dr

1257 Orleans Dr
Forest Lake, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Forest Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forest Lake 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,322 | $2,000 | $2,700 |
Forest Lake 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,140 | $2,200 | $3,800 |
Forest Lake 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,666 | $2,575 | $4,390 |
Forest Lake 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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Cheapest Available Forest Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest Lake, IL is a Studio unit found at Park Butterfield Apartments in the South Vernon Hills neighborhood priced from $1,363. Heritage Green Apartments in the Central Vernon Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest Lake apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Butterfield Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,363 |
Heritage Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Wauconda Park Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
The Gates of Deer Grove Apartment Homes | Studio - 530 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,585 |
Arrowhead | Stream | 1BR,1BA | $1,628 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Lake, IL and Nearby
As of August 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Lake area is the $1.83 price per square foot Newly Renovated (D1r) Model at Albion on Lake Cook in the in the Cherrybrook Village neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Forest Lake apartment is the 2/2 Model at Eastbanks of Lake Zurich starting at $2,228 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Hawthorn Woods Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Albion on Lake Cook | Newly Renovated (D1r) | 3BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Eastbanks of Lake Zurich | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
Cardinal Square - Building D2 | CSD2 - x09 Tier | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
The Clayson | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Lakeside Village Apartments | 2 BED / 1.5 BATH, 920 SQ FT - RENOVATED | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.95 |
Albion on Northwest | Maple (Bs) | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Wauconda Park Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Pebbleshire Apartments | One Bedroom- Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Heritage Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Arbor Lakes | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Lake?
There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Forest Lake, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,363 to $16,343. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Lake ranging from $2,000 to $7,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forest Lake?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Lake ranges from $2,000 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,734.
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