
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oak Park Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL from $700 (51 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Oak Park area of Oak Park.


1000 - 1010 North Blvd

Pleasant Oak

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

317 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 2a

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

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

316 Lake St

238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave

Oak Park
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421 South Oak Park Avenue

Live in Oak Park

230 S Maple

Bon Villa Apartments

255 S Maple

504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.

300 Madison St

Maple 112-116 1/2

400 Scoville

Harvey
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921-923 Lake St

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432 S Clinton Ave

Clinton Court

421 S Harvey Ave

1035-1045 Washington Blvd

1036-1038 Randolph St

316-24 Lake St

458-466 Washington Blvd

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322-330 W Washington Blvd

515 Forest Ave

209 S Oak Park Ave

302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave.

218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave.

428 Washington Blvd

315 N Maple Ave

Circle Court

7222 Dixon St

520 Elgin Ave
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320 Elgin Ave

229 Marengo Ave

Forest Park Apartments Bldg 1

102 Rockford Ave

7406 Randolph St.

7244 Randolph St.

527-533 Des Plaines Ave. and 7624-7626 Wilcox

RRK Ventures LLC

333 Circle Ave
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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 | $1,763 | $1,075 | $2,799 |
| Downtown Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,111 | $1,345 | $5,500 |
| Downtown Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,189 | $1,260 | $5,099 |
| Downtown Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,059 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,649 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 51 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 1116 Washington - Oak Park priced from $1,075. 1000 - 1010 North Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oak Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1116 Washington - Oak Park | 1116-108 | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| 1000 - 1010 North Blvd | 1010-16 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Pleasant Oak | Studio - A | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 7244 Randolph St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
| 101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd. | 101 S. Harvey W, 103 S. Harvey, 239 South W, 24... | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| 238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave | 246 Washington AS & BS | 1BR,1BA | $1,439 |
| 302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave. | 306 & 308 Washington S, 337 Cuyler S | 1BR,1BA | $1,439 |
| Circle Court | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| 218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave. | 134, 136, 138 & 140 S. Harvey | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oak Park, IL
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oak Park area is the $1.90 price per square foot 177 N. Grove E Model at 173-181 N. Grove Ave. in the in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $3,209. The second greatest value Downtown Oak Park apartment is the 7660 Adams St Model at 7660 Adams St, Unit 1 starting at $1,950 with a $1.39 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173-181 N. Grove Ave. | 177 N. Grove E | 3BR,3BA | $1.90 |
| 7660 Adams St, Unit 1 | 7660 Adams St | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 319 Chicago Ave, Unit 2 | 319 Chicago Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 112 N Kenilworth Ave, Unit 2F | 112 N Kenilworth Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 317 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 2a | 317 Wisconsin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 930 North | 1 Bed - In-Unit Laundry | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 7315 Dixon St, Unit GW | 7315 Dixon St | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Bryant at Oak Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd. | 101 S. Harvey W, 103 S. Harvey, 239 South W, 24... | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Circle Court | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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 1116 Washington - Oak Park listed at $1,075.
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 $1,319 at 7244 Randolph St..
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 $2,200 at 930 North.
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