Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oak Park Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL from $700 (82 Rentals)

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property at 141 S Oak Park Ave

$1,695 - $2,695

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141 S Oak Park Ave

Oak ParkIL60302
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Oak Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park

853 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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421 South Oak Park Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

421 South Oak Park Avenue

419-421 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Live in Oak Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Live in Oak Park

1041 South BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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230 S Maple
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 S Maple

230-238 S Maple AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Bon Villa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bon Villa Apartments

320 Wisconsin AveOak Park, IL 60302
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255 S Maple
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

255 S Maple

1140-1144 N Randolph StOak Park, IL 60302
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300 Madison St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

300 Madison St

300 Madison StOak Park, IL 60302
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400 Scoville
1 Bedroom Apartments

400 Scoville

400-412 S Scoville AveOak Park, IL 60302
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112-122 S Maple Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

112-122 S Maple Ave

112-122 S Maple AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Harvey
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey

411-415 S Harvey AveOak Park, IL 60302
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921-923 Lake St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

921-923 Lake St

921-923 Lake StOak Park, IL 60301
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432 S Clinton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

432 S Clinton Ave

432 S Clinton AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Kenton House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kenton House

112-114 Home AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Clinton Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Court

943 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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421 S Harvey Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

421 S Harvey Ave

421 S Harvey AveOak Park, IL 60302
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1036-1038 Randolph St
Studio Apartments

1036-1038 Randolph St

1036-1038 Randolph StOak Park, IL 60302
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316-24 Lake St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

316-24 Lake St

316-24 Lake StOak Park, IL 60302
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504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.

504-508 S Culyer AveOak Park, IL 60304
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Pleasant Home
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant Home

217 Home AveOak Park, IL 60302
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720 Washington
1 Bedroom Apartments

720 Washington

720 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302

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209 S Oak Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

209 S Oak Park Ave

209 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60302
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515 Forest Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

515 Forest Ave

515 Forest AveOak Park, IL 60302
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428 Washington Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

428 Washington Blvd

428 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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315 N Maple Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 N Maple Ave

315 N Maple AveOak Park, IL 60302
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304 Home Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

304 Home Ave

304 Home AveOak Park, IL 60302
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633 S. Maple Ave.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

633 S. Maple Ave.

633 S Maple AveOak Park, IL 60304
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631 S. Maple Ave.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

631 S. Maple Ave.

631 S Maple AveOak Park, IL 60304

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Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, IL Local Guide

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 $1,195. Pleasant Oak has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oak Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1012 1/2 -44Studio,1BA$1,195
Pleasant OakStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,250
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-1031BR,1BA$1,350
720 Washington1 BD Semi-Remodeled (no dishwasher/painted cabs)1BR,1BA$1,375
RRK Ventures LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.303 N. Oak Park C & 311 N. Oak Park BStudio,1BA$1,399
238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave351-353 S. Harvey1BR,1BA$1,419
532 Des Plaines Ave.532 Des Plaines G1BR,1BA$1,469
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
322-330 W Washington Blvd1Bd1Ba1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oak Park, IL

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oak Park area is the $2.27 price per square foot 112 N Kenilworth Ave Model at 112 N Kenilworth Ave, Unit 4E in the in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown Oak Park apartment is the 1Bd1Ba Model at 322-330 W Washington Blvd starting at $1,495 with a $1.66 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
112 N Kenilworth Ave, Unit 4E112 N Kenilworth Ave2BR,2BA$2.27
322-330 W Washington Blvd1Bd1Ba1BR,1BA$1.66
516 Des Plaines Ave.2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.28
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave.220 & 224 Pleasant1BR,1BA$2.15
238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave351-353 S. Harvey1BR,1BA$2.01
302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave.306 & 308 Washington S, 337 Cuyler S1BR,1BA$2.20
RRK Ventures LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.08
720 Washington1 BD Semi-Remodeled (no dishwasher/painted cabs)1BR,1BA$2.12
532 Des Plaines Ave.532 Des Plaines G1BR,1BA$2.35

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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 $1,195.

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 $1,350 at 1116 Washington - Oak Park.

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 $1,650 at 7406 Randolph St..

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