
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oak Park Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL from $795 (66 Rentals)
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1116 Washington - Oak Park

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Pleasant Oak

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

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

322-330 W Washington Blvd

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

426 Wesley Ave

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

100-112 S. Harvey Ave. and 223-227 South Blvd.
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921-923 Lake St

432 S Clinton Ave

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Clinton Court

421 S Harvey Ave

504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.

1035-1045 Washington Blvd

1036-1038 Randolph St

316-24 Lake St

458-466 Washington Blvd
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302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave.

730-734 Carpenter Ave.

Pleasant Home

720 Washington

165 S. Oak Park Ave.

515 Forest Ave

209 S Oak Park Ave

405-407 Washington Blvd.

421 S. Elmwood Ave.

1146 Ontario St
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428 Washington Blvd

315 N Maple Ave

304 Home Ave

426 Wesley

947 South Blvd

244 S Marion St

633 S. Maple Ave.

1301 N Harlem Ave

433-435 S Grove Ave

812-814 Carpenter 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 | $1,929 | $900 | $3,239 |
| Downtown Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $1,195 | $5,500 |
| Downtown Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,082 | $1,600 | $6,037 |
| Downtown Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,037 | $2,300 | $7,627 |
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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 $1,250. 1116 Washington - Oak Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,375. 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 | 1014 1/2 - 23 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| 1116 Washington - Oak Park | 1116-416 | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Pleasant Oak | Studio - B | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 301-313 N. Oak Park Ave. | 303 N. Oak Park D & 311 N. Oak Park A | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| 305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph St. | 313 S. Oak Park E | Studio,1BA | $1,409 |
| 504-508 S. Cuyler Ave. | 504 S. Cuyler 7 & 16 | 1BR,1BA | $1,429 |
| 421 S. Elmwood Ave. | 421 Elmwood 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,489 |
| 322-330 W Washington Blvd | 1Bd1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Circle Court | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 532 Des Plaines Ave. | 532 Des Plaines A | 1BR,1BA | $1,519 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oak Park, IL
As of September 10, 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 309 Chicago Ave Model at 309 Chicago Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,900 with a $2.27 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 |
| 309 Chicago Ave, Unit 2 | 309 Chicago Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 139-143 S Oak Park Ave | ONE+DEN | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.24 |
| 101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd. | 101 S. Harvey W, 103 S. Harvey, 239 South W, 24... | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Circle Court | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 532 Des Plaines Ave. | 532 Des Plaines A | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 504-508 S. Cuyler Ave. | 504 S. Cuyler 7 & 16 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 322-330 W Washington Blvd | 1Bd1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 421 S. Elmwood Ave. | 421 Elmwood 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| 100-112 S. Harvey Ave. and 223-227 South Blvd. | 108 S. Harvey W | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
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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 $1,250.
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 $1,375 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 $1,675 at Circle Court.
What is the most affordable Downtown Oak Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Oak Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 901 Ontario Apartments and starts from $1,950.
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