
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, IL from $600 (87 Rentals)
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Manchester Court Apartments

15701 Lamon Ave

Oak Creek

5710 W Independence Ave

15947 Laramie Ave

Liberty Square

15744 S Lake Dr

5120 Shadow Creek Dr

16735 Forest Ave
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5722 W Indepence Ave

15725 Thomas Ln

16035 Laramie Ave

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Rustic Oaks

5918 Corey Ln

reVerb Oak Forest

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Knox Apartments

5650 Independence Ave
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LeClaire Station Apartments

6409 Country Ridge Dr

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Towers of Edgewater

Heritage Manor

Edgewater Walk Apartments

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Hampton Court

Tinley Park Condo
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3329 147th Pl

14612 Keystone Ave

16236 Spaulding Ave

14052 Kilpatrick

17100 Cicero Ave

16613 Hillcrest Dr

6623 Oak Forest Ave

14048 Willow Ln

7101 W 170th St

Town and Country Villas Apartments
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14638 Keystone Ave

16640 Crescent Ave

3341 147th Pl

3646 147th St

14751 Kenton

13149 Timber Trl

7061 170th St W

17200 71st Ave

7132 166th St

Town Square Apartments
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Oak Forest, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Oak Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $1,125 | $1,795 |
| Cheap Oak Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $1,305 | $2,795 |
| Cheap Oak Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,909 | $8,909 | $8,909 |
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Cheapest Available Oak Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oak Forest, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at 14600 Pulaski Rd. in the Country Aire neighborhood priced from $1,350. Heritage Manor in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14600 Pulaski Rd. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Heritage Manor | 1BR/1BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| One Fifty Seven Oak Forest | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, IL
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at One Fifty Seven Oak Forest in the in the Country Aire neighborhood starting from $2,660. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 14600 Pulaski Rd. starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Country Aire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Fifty Seven Oak Forest | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| 14600 Pulaski Rd. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Heritage Manor | 1BR/1BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Forest is starting from $1,350 at 14600 Pulaski Rd..
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