
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oak Park Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL from $700 (89 Rentals)
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1000 - 1010 North Blvd

1116 Washington - Oak Park

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

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

Pleasant Oak

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

322-330 W Washington Blvd

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave
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126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.

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

426 Wesley Ave

139-143 S Oak Park Ave

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421 South Oak Park Avenue

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230 S Maple
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255 S Maple

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112-122 S Maple Ave

400 Scoville

Harvey

921-923 Lake St

Kenton House

432 S Clinton Ave

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421 S Harvey Ave

1035-1045 Washington Blvd

1026-1028 Washington Blvd.

1036-1038 Randolph St

316-24 Lake St

458-466 Washington Blvd

Pleasant Home

420 S Kenilworth Ave

720 Washington

209 S Oak Park Ave
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515 Forest Ave

504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.

405-407 Washington Blvd.

428 Washington Blvd

315 N Maple Ave

421 S. Elmwood Ave.

501 N. Lombard Ave.

304 Home Ave

947 South Blvd

426 Wesley
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Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Oak Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Oak Park Studio Apartments | $1,941 | $995 | $3,029 |
| Downtown Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,525 | $1,395 | $5,500 |
| Downtown Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $1,650 | $6,037 |
| Downtown Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,424 | $1,895 | $7,627 |
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There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Oak Park Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Oak Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Oak Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1000 - 1010 North Blvd priced from $995. 1116 Washington - Oak Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oak Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 - 1010 North Blvd | 1016-12 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 1116 Washington - Oak Park | 1116-408 | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| 504-508 S. Cuyler Ave. | 504 S. Cuyler 7 & 16 | 1BR,1BA | $1,429 |
| Pleasant Oak | Studio - B | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 532 Des Plaines Ave. | 532 Des Plaines E | 1BR,1BA | $1,469 |
| Circle Court | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 322-330 W Washington Blvd | 1Bd1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 511-521 S. Cuyler Ave. | 515 S. Cuyler S & 517 S. Cuyler N | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| 244 S Marion St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 516 Des Plaines Ave. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,629 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oak Park, IL
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oak Park area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at 901 Ontario Apartments in the in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downtown Oak Park apartment is the 7652 Madison Street - 405 Model at 7652 Madison Street starting at $2,895 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Oak Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901 Ontario Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 7652 Madison Street | 7652 Madison Street - 405 | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| 112 N Kenilworth Ave, Unit 1F | 112 N Kenilworth Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| 139-143 S Oak Park Ave | ONE+DEN | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.24 |
| Circle Court | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 504-508 S. Cuyler Ave. | 504 S. Cuyler 7 & 16 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 322-330 W Washington Blvd | 1Bd1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 511-521 S. Cuyler Ave. | 515 S. Cuyler S & 517 S. Cuyler N | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 516 Des Plaines Ave. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 532 Des Plaines Ave. | 532 Des Plaines E | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Oak Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Oak Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Oak Park is at 1000 - 1010 North Blvd listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Oak Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Oak Park Apartment is $1,429 at 504-508 S. Cuyler Ave..
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Oak Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Oak Park is starting from $1,675 at Circle Court.
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