
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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The Residences at 159 Tinley Park Place

Hampton Court

Tinley Park Condo

3329 147th Pl
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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

14638 Keystone Ave
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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

15705 Tiffany Dr
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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 | $1,389 | $1,105 | $1,795 |
| Cheap Oak Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $1,325 | $3,295 |
| Cheap Oak Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,494 | $7,494 | $7,494 |
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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 Edenbridge Apartments in the Brookside Glen neighborhood priced from $1,150. Manchester Court Apartments in the Westgate Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,305. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edenbridge Apartments | Senior Living 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Manchester Court Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Edgewater Walk Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1,450 |
| One Fifty Seven Oak Forest | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,445 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, IL
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2BR Model at Edgewater Walk Apartments in the in the Barrett Brothers neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at One Fifty Seven Oak Forest starting at $2,445 with a $2.42 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater Walk Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| One Fifty Seven Oak Forest | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| Manchester Court Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Edenbridge Apartments | Senior Living 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Best Local Schools in Oak Forest, IL
Scarlet Oak Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Forest Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Forest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Forest Apartment is $1,150 at Edenbridge Apartments.
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 $1,305 at Manchester Court Apartments.
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