
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, IL from $600 (37 Rentals)
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3631 147th Pl

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17950 Michael Ave

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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 | $1,549 | $1,095 | $1,825 |
| Cheap Oak Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,325 | $2,660 |
| Cheap Oak Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,797 | $2,400 | $3,195 |
| Cheap Oak Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,620 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Oak Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oak Forest, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Manor in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $1,450. The Residences at 159 Tinley Park Place in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Manor | 1BR/1BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Residences at 159 Tinley Park Place | 2 Bedroom Small | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| One Fifty Seven Oak Forest | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,660 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, IL
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.62 price per square foot 16524 Crescent Ave Model at 16524 Crescent Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at One Fifty Seven Oak Forest starting at $2,660 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Chateaux 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16524 Crescent Ave, Unit 2 | 16524 Crescent Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| One Fifty Seven Oak Forest | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Heritage Manor | 1BR/1BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Residences at 159 Tinley Park Place | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oak Forest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Forest is starting from $1,650 at The Residences at 159 Tinley Park Place.
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