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Lake Forest, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Forest Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Forest, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Arrive North Shore in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood priced from $1,845. HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 440 in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arrive North ShorePalmer1BR,1BA$1,845
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 4401Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Deer Valley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, IL and Nearby

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Forest area is the $2.70 price per square foot R Model at The Residences at Amberley Woods in the in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $7,200. The second greatest value Lake Forest apartment is the Interior Unit Model at Bloom Street Townhomes - 425 Bloom St starting at $5,275 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Briergate Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at Amberley WoodsR3BR,3BA$2.70
Bloom Street Townhomes - 425 Bloom StInterior Unit3BR,2.5BA$2.67
Webster Place3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$2.30
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 5462 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.05
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 2462 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.27
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 4402 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.77
Arrive North ShorePalmer1BR,1BA$3.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Forest?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,385 to $8,320. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Forest ranging from $1,200 to $19,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Forest ranges from $1,200 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,657.

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