Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Forest, IL from $2,200 (10 Rentals)
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1230 Park Ave W

3317 Stratford Ct

232 S Central Ave
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1988 Green Bay Rd

522 N Central Ave

423 Funston Ave

907 W Rockland Rd

546 Green Bay Rd
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12900 W Heiden Cir
Lake Forest, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Lake Forest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Forest 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,930 | $2,300 | $3,931 |
Lake Forest 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,446 | $2,395 | $4,800 |
Lake Forest 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,900 | $3,850 | $5,900 |
Lake Forest 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,810 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
Lake Forest 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $16,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Lake Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Forest, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Arrive North Shore in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood priced from $1,930. HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 546 in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,468. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Forest apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arrive North Shore | Sheridan | 2BR,1BA | $1,930 |
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 546 | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,468 |
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 246 | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,738 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, IL
As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Forest area is the $2.96 price per square foot R Model at The Residences at Amberley Woods in the in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $7,900. The second greatest value Lake Forest apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Webster Place starting at $4,125 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Residences at Amberley Woods | R | 3BR,3BA | $2.96 |
Webster Place | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 246 | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 546 | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
HIGHPOINT Highwood Station 440 | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
Arrive North Shore | Clay | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Forest
What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Forest?
There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,385 to $8,320. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Forest ranging from $2,275 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 $2,275 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,980.
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