Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Oak Park Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL from $900 (6 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1014 1/2 - 23Studio,1BA$1,250
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-4161BR,1BA$1,375
Pleasant OakStudio - BStudio,1BA$1,395

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
309 Chicago Ave, Unit 2309 Chicago Ave3BR,2BA$2.27
139-143 S Oak Park AveONE+DEN1BR,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 Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
532 Des Plaines Ave.532 Des Plaines A1BR,1BA$2.03
504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.504 S. Cuyler 7 & 161BR,1BA$2.04
322-330 W Washington Blvd1Bd1Ba1BR,1BA$2.14
421 S. Elmwood Ave.421 Elmwood 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
100-112 S. Harvey Ave. and 223-227 South Blvd.108 S. Harvey W1BR,1BA$2.39

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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 $900 to $7,627. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Oak Park ranging from $1,295 to $3,800.

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 $1,295 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,469.

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