
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lake Forest Neighborhood of Lake Forest, IL (52 Rentals)


331 Granby Rd

293 Scott St

1301 N Western Ave

1595 N McKinley Rd

525 W Deerpath Rd

580 Ivy Ct

42 S Maywood Rd

825 Highview Terrace

390 S Basswood Rd
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62 E Center Ave

537 E Center Ave

24 E Washington Ave
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519 N Waukegan Rd

723 N McKinley Rd

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333 E Westminster

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269 E Woodland Rd

105 E Laurel Ave

1200-1210 Edgewood Rd

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704 Cherry Ave

35 S Orchard Cir

615 Sheridan Rd

754 Oak Ave

The Bluffs

525 W Washington Ave

Lake Bluff Estates

3556 Western Ave

213 Leonard Wood

324 Leonard Wood S
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217 Waukegan Rd

29123 N Waukegan Rd

118 Leonard Wood S

240 Whistler Rd

Ravines North Tower

740 Sheridan Rd

85 E Laurel Ave

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Downtown Lake Forest, Lake Forest, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lake Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $1,385 | $1,795 |
| Downtown Lake Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $1,495 | $2,040 |
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