Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of Joliet, IL from $800 (16 Rentals)

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Pine Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

1112 Parkwood DrJoliet, IL 60432
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Hope Manor Joliet
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hope Manor Joliet

1300 Copperfield AveJoliet, IL 60432
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116 SE Circle Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

116 SE Circle Dr

116 SE Circle DrJoliet, IL 60433
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131 Hobbs Ave
5 Bedroom Apartments

131 Hobbs Ave

131 Hobbs AveJoliet, IL 60433
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Liberty Landing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Landing

1300 Milkweed DrJoliet, IL 60432
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2513 E Cass St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2513 E Cass St

2513 E Cass StJoliet, IL 60432
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222-224 Ohio St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

222-224 Ohio St

222-224 Ohio StJoliet, IL 60432

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808-816 2nd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

808-816 2nd Ave

808-816 2nd AveJoliet, IL 60433
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203 Union St
3 Bedroom Apartments

203 Union St

203 Union StJoliet, IL 60433
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Relyea Bldg
2 Bedroom Apartments

Relyea Bldg

20 E Cass StJoliet, IL 60432

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Forest Park, Joliet, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Park Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
311 N Ottawa StStudio1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, IL

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $2.00 price per square foot 309 May St Model at 309 May St, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Maple Hill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the 534 E 17th St Model at 534 E 17th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,875 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Maple Hill 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.
309 May St, Unit 1st Floor309 May St3BR,1BA$2.00
534 E 17th St, Unit 1534 E 17th St2BR,1BA$1.70
407 Herkimer St, Unit 2407 Herkimer St2BR,1BA$1.71
309 Herkimer St, Unit 2R309 Herkimer St1BR,1BA$1.83
26 N Center St, Unit #1 Center26 N Center St1BR,1BA$1.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Park, Joliet, IL

Ranked #42

Among neighborhoods in Joliet, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Park is 311 N Ottawa St which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $2,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Forest Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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