
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oak Park Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL Under $1,500 (58 Rentals)


511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

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

Pleasant Oak

1116 Washington - Oak Park

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.

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

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

322-330 W Washington Blvd
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326 S Maple Ave, Unit C3

Pleasant Home

230 S Maple

315 N Maple Ave

428 Washington Blvd

405-407 Washington Blvd.

504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.

209 S Oak Park Ave

515 Forest Ave

165 S. Oak Park Ave.
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720 Washington

730-734 Carpenter Ave.

458-466 Washington Blvd

316-24 Lake St

1026-1028 Washington Blvd.

1036-1038 Randolph St

1035-1045 Washington Blvd

421 S Harvey Ave

921-923 Lake St

Kenton House
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432 S Clinton Ave

Clinton Court

Harvey

400 Scoville

112-122 S Maple Ave

300 Madison St

255 S Maple

Bon Villa Apartments

Live in Oak Park

421 South Oak Park Avenue
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Oak Park

Circle Court

Total Monthly Price
7542 Adams St, Unit 307

7232 Randolph St, Unit 203

7232 Randolph St, Unit 401

7542 Adams St, Unit 4M

136 Elgin Ave

7443 Washington St

320 Elgin Ave

527-533 Des Plaines Ave. and 7624-7626 Wilcox
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 | $1,950 | $995 | $2,999 |
| Downtown Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $1,350 | $5,500 |
| Downtown Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,322 | $1,650 | $6,590 |
| Downtown Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,432 | $1,850 | $7,015 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Oak Park
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Oak Park?
There are currently 99 Studio Apartments in Downtown Oak Park with rent ranges from $995 to $2,999 with an average price of $1,950.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Oak Park Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Oak Park ranges from $1,350 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,446.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Oak Park cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Oak Park range from $1,650 to $6,590. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,322.
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