Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Oak Park Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL from $900 (11 Rentals)

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property at 115 Marengo Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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115 Marengo Ave, Unit 505

115 Marengo Ave
Forest ParkIL60130

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property at 424 Elgin Ave

$1,500 - $1,750

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424 Elgin Ave

Forest ParkIL60130

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 504-508 S. Cuyler Ave. priced from $1,059. 1116 Washington - Oak Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oak Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.504 S. Cuyler StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-412Studio,1BA$1,175
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1004-29Studio,1BA$1,195
Pleasant OakStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,250
101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.101 S. Harvey W, 103 S. Harvey, 239 South W, 24...1BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oak Park, IL

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oak Park area is the $1.90 price per square foot 177 N. Grove E Model at 173-181 N. Grove Ave. in the in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $3,209. The second greatest value Downtown Oak Park apartment is the 319 Chicago Ave Model at 319 Chicago Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,450 with a $1.98 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.
173-181 N. Grove Ave.177 N. Grove E3BR,3BA$1.90
319 Chicago Ave, Unit 2319 Chicago Ave3BR,1BA$1.98
112 N Kenilworth Ave, Unit 4E112 N Kenilworth Ave2BR,2BA$2.27
930 North1 Bed - In-Unit Laundry1BR,1BA$2.04
516 Des Plaines Ave.2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.28
101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.101 S. Harvey W, 103 S. Harvey, 239 South W, 24...1BR,1BA$1.78
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
324 Marengo Ave, Unit 1N324 Marengo Ave2BR,1BA$2.29
302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave.306 & 308 Washington S, 337 Cuyler S1BR,1BA$2.12
204 Marengo Ave.204 Marengo Ave A, C, D & F1BR,1BA$2.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Oak Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Oak Park?

There are currently 306 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oak Park, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $10,650. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Oak Park ranging from $990 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Oak Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Oak Park ranges from $990 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,547.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Oak Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Oak Park range from $2,450 to $10,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $9,263.

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