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Clarence & Harrison Apartments

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

1116 Washington - Oak Park

Oak Park Residence Corporation

101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.

618-632 S. Austin Blvd.

320 N Austin Blvd, Unit 9

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Pleasant Oak

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.
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305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph St.

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

322-330 W Washington Blvd

40 Harrison St, Unit 3

426 Wesley Ave

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

100-112 S. Harvey Ave. and 223-227 South Blvd.

Oak Park

421 South Oak Park Avenue

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The Ray Apartments

230 S Maple

901-917 S Euclid Ave

817 S. Oak Park Ave.

450-460 N Austin Blvd

North Court

Bon Villa Apartments

301 Harrison

801-811 S Euclid Ave

1000 Austin
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255 S Maple

700 North Austin Blvd

1000 N Austin

Clarence and Van Buren Bldg

514 S Austin

1022 N. Austin

7 Van Buren

300 Madison St

112-122 S Maple Ave

206-214 N Austin Blvd
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400 Scoville

944-964 S. Oak Park Avenue

422-426 S Taylor Ave

930 N Austin Blvd

Harvey

432 S Clinton Ave

921-923 Lake St

901-911 S Clinton

Clinton Court

130 Washington Blvd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Oak Park Studio Apartments | $1,701 | $890 | $3,239 |
| Cheap Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,963 | $800 | $3,709 |
| Cheap Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,464 | $1,100 | $9,739 |
| Cheap Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,012 | $1,280 | $7,627 |
| Cheap Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,264 | $2,200 | $4,409 |
| Oak Park 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,268 | $6,268 | $6,268 |
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Cheapest Available Oak Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oak Park, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Plaza in the Austin neighborhood priced from $890. 5836 W Madison in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak Park apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Plaza | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| 5836 W Madison | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 5948 W Superior | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| 567 N Pine Ave | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 723 N Central | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| 411-419 Thatcher Ave. | 411 Thatcher GH | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Pine North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| 5101 W Monroe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, IL
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Park area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Apartment Model at 654 N Pine in the in the Austin neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Oak Park apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at 901 Ontario Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 654 N Pine | 4 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| 901 Ontario Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 5021 W Belden St, Unit 2W | 5021 W Belden St | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 4833 W Walton St, Unit 4833 W Walton 1st floor | 4833 W Walton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 5520 W 24th St, Unit 1 | 5520 W 24th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 5223-5225 W Washington Blvd | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 1056 N Central Ave, Unit 2 | 1056 N Central Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Pine St 316-318 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 400 S Laramie | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 567 N Pine Ave | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Oak Park Overview
Located in the heart of Chicago's west side, Oak Park apartments are an ideal way to get to know the Windy City and all that it has to offer. From a thriving job market to the cultural excitement of one of the nation's most popular destinations, Oak Park is an in-demand locale brimming with opportunity.
Why live in Oak Park, IL?
Offering easy access to one of the most in-demand cities in the world, Oak Park apartments are a hot commodity indeed. Offering a wide range of school options as well as a consistent job market, this dynamic city is an ideal slice of life in the state of Illinois.
Oak Park, ILPopulation: 52,265
Ranked #747
in US Census Population by City
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Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oak Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oak Park is at Washington Plaza listed at $890.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Park Apartment is $1,000 at 567 N Pine Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oak Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Park is starting from $1,200 at Pine North.
What is the most affordable Oak Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oak Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 5556 W Jackson and starts from $1,650.
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