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$1,380

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7234 W North Ave, Unit 7234

7234 W North Ave
Elmwood ParkIL60707
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$1,400 - $2,200

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410 School St

MaywoodIL60153
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104 Lincoln Ave

RiversideIL60546

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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 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood priced from $1,059. 3249/3251 S Kenilworth Avenue in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432-438 N. Austin StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
3249/3251 S Kenilworth Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
1026-1028 Washington Blvd.1028 Washington BGStudio,1BA$1,175
3230 Home AveG1BR,1BA$1,200
817 S 19th1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, IL

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at 2717 Wesley Ave in the in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at 901 Ontario Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Oak Park 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.
2717 Wesley Ave3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$1.57
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
511 Lake St, Unit 511-3 Lake Street511 Lake St4BR,1BA$1.27
1611 Clarence Ave1611 Clarence Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
1219 S 61st Ct, Unit Heat Included. Gas includ1219 S 61st Ct2BR,1BA$1.60
814-820 S. Austin Blvd.814 & 820 S. Austin E2BR,1BA$1.72
7215 38th Place7215 38th Place1BR,1BA$1.63
1852 Grove Ave, Unit 1B1852 Grove Ave1BR,1BA$1.60
425-431 N. Humphrey Ave.431 N. Humphrey L1BR,1BA$1.84
3249/3251 S Kenilworth Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Park?

There are currently 915 Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, IL with pricing that ranges from $800 to $7,627. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Park ranging from $995 to $5,100.

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 $995 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,323.

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 $1,900 to $7,627, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $5,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

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