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


511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

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

Pleasant Oak

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

1116 Washington - Oak Park

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

322-330 W Washington Blvd

Total Monthly Price
515 South Blvd

109 S Elmwood Ave
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Pleasant Home

230 S Maple

315 N Maple Ave

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

428 Washington Blvd

515 Forest Ave

209 S Oak Park Ave

405-407 Washington Blvd.

720 Washington

504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.
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458-466 Washington Blvd

316-24 Lake St

1035-1045 Washington Blvd

1036-1038 Randolph St

421 S Harvey Ave

921-923 Lake St

Kenton House

432 S Clinton Ave

Clinton Court

Harvey
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112-122 S Maple Ave

400 Scoville

300 Madison St

255 S Maple

Bon Villa Apartments

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421 South Oak Park Avenue

Oak Park

Circle Court

Total Monthly Price
313 Elgin Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
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7542 Adams St, Unit 4M

136 Elgin Ave

115 Marengo Ave

7432 Washington St

7542 Adams St

320 Elgin Ave

532 Des Plaines Ave.

133 Rockford Ave.

37 Rockford 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 | $1,994 | $1,195 | $3,019 |
| Downtown Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $1,250 | $5,500 |
| Downtown Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,356 | $1,650 | $6,300 |
| Downtown Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,957 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,192 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, IL
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Oak Park
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Oak Park?
There are currently 97 Studio Apartments in Downtown Oak Park with rent ranges from $1,195 to $3,019 with an average price of $1,994.
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 $1,250 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,266.
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 $6,300. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,356.
How expensive are Downtown Oak Park Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 49 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Oak Park on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,900 to $11,188 - averaging $5,957 for the location.
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