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

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property at 725 Woodbine Ave

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 Woodbine Ave

Oak ParkIL60302

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property at 426 Wesley Ave

$1,495 - $1,600

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426 Wesley Ave

Oak ParkIL60302
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Albion Oak Park
$1,908 - $5,093
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Albion Oak Park

1000 Lake StOak Park, IL 60301
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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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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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400 Scoville
1 Bedroom Apartments

400 Scoville

400-412 S Scoville 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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Kenton House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kenton House

112-114 Home AveOak Park, IL 60302
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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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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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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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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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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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501 N. Lombard Ave.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

501 N. Lombard Ave.

501 N Lombard 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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947 South Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

947 South Blvd

947 South BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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426 Wesley
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 Wesley

426 WesleyOak Park, IL 60302

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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1016-12Studio,1BA$995
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-408Studio,1BA$1,225
504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.504 S. Cuyler 7 & 161BR,1BA$1,429
Pleasant OakStudio - BStudio,1BA$1,450
532 Des Plaines Ave.532 Des Plaines E1BR,1BA$1,469
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
322-330 W Washington Blvd1Bd1Ba1BR,1BA$1,495
511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.515 S. Cuyler S & 517 S. Cuyler N1BR,1BA$1,499
244 S Marion St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,550
516 Des Plaines Ave.1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
7652 Madison Street7652 Madison Street - 4052BR,2BA$2.57
112 N Kenilworth Ave, Unit 1F112 N Kenilworth Ave2BR,2BA$2.41
139-143 S Oak Park AveONE+DEN1BR,1.5BA$2.24
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.504 S. Cuyler 7 & 161BR,1BA$2.04
322-330 W Washington Blvd1Bd1Ba1BR,1BA$2.14
511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.515 S. Cuyler S & 517 S. Cuyler N1BR,1BA$2.19
516 Des Plaines Ave.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59
532 Des Plaines Ave.532 Des Plaines E1BR,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 $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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