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842 Beloit Ave

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Forest Park, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest Park, IL is a Studio unit found at 1000 - 1010 North Blvd in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood priced from $1,195. 3125-3129 S Harlem Ave in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1002 1/2 - 39Studio,1BA$1,195
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave3A1BR,1BA$1,200
2115 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,220
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-2161BR,1BA$1,250
Pleasant OakStudio - BStudio,1BA$1,250
21st Street51BR,1BA$1,250
101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd101 S. Harvey W, 103 S. Harvey, 239 South W, 24...1BR,1BA$1,269
814-820 S. Austin Blvd.816 & 818 S. Austin W1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, IL

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $1.44 price per square foot 829 Lathrop Ave Model at 829 Lathrop Ave, Unit 2 in the in the West Cook neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the 415 S. Taylor A Model at 415-425 S. Taylor Ave. starting at $2,449 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
829 Lathrop Ave, Unit 2829 Lathrop Ave3BR,1BA$1.44
415-425 S. Taylor Ave.415 S. Taylor A3BR,2BA$1.63
64 Kimbark Rd, Unit #164 Kimbark Rd2BR,1BA$1.29
648 Elgin Ave, Unit Second Floor648 Elgin Ave3BR,1BA$1.65
1231 Clinton Ave, Unit Garden1231 Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$1.45
1316 Wisconsin Ave, Unit Garden1316 Wisconsin Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave218 Pleasant G2BR,1BA$1.51
3230 Home Ave, Unit G33230 Home Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd101 S. Harvey W, 103 S. Harvey, 239 South W, 24...1BR,1BA$1.68
21st Street51BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Park?

There are currently 913 Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, IL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $10,500. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Park ranging from $1,100 to $6,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Park ranges from $1,100 to $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,424.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Forest Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Forest Park range from $1,800 to $3,495, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,040.

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