Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Historic District Oak Park, IL from $700 (149 Rentals)

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property at 426 Wesley Ave

$1,550 - $1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

426 Wesley Ave

Oak ParkIL60302

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Oak Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park

853 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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421 South Oak Park Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

421 South Oak Park Avenue

419-421 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Live in Oak Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Live in Oak Park

1041 South BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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230 S Maple
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 S Maple

230-238 S Maple AveOak Park, IL 60302
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901-917 S Euclid Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

901-917 S Euclid Ave

901-917 S Euclid AveOak Park, IL 60304
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817 S. Oak Park Ave.
Studio Apartments

817 S. Oak Park Ave.

817-819 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60304
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450-460 N Austin Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

450-460 N Austin Blvd

450-460 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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Bon Villa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bon Villa Apartments

320 Wisconsin AveOak Park, IL 60302
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North Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Court

480 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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301 Harrison
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Harrison

301 Harrison StOak Park, IL 60304
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255 S Maple
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

255 S Maple

1140-1144 N Randolph StOak Park, IL 60302
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801-811 S Euclid Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

801-811 S Euclid Ave

801-811 S Euclid AveOak Park, IL 60304
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700 North Austin Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

700 North Austin Blvd

700 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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1022 N. Austin
1 Bedroom Apartments

1022 N. Austin

1022-1024 N AustinOak Park, IL 60302
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1000 N Austin
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 N Austin

1000 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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514 S Austin
1 Bedroom Apartments

514 S Austin

514 S Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60304
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432-438 N. Austin Blvd.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432-438 N. Austin Blvd.

432-438 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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7 Van Buren
1 Bedroom Apartments

7 Van Buren

404 S Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60304
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425-431 N. Humphrey Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

425-431 N. Humphrey Ave.

425 N Humphrey AveOak Park, IL 60302
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300 Madison St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

300 Madison St

300 Madison StOak Park, IL 60302
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400 Scoville
1 Bedroom Apartments

400 Scoville

400-412 S Scoville AveOak Park, IL 60302
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206-214 N Austin Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

206-214 N Austin Blvd

206-214 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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112-122 S Maple Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

112-122 S Maple Ave

112-122 S Maple AveOak Park, IL 60302
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422-426 S Taylor Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

422-426 S Taylor Ave

422-426 S Taylor AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Oak Park Historic District, Oak Park, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Park Historic District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Park Historic District area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 5836 W Madison priced from $895. 5957 W Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Oak Park Historic District apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5836 W MadisonStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$895
5957 W MadisonStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$915
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432-438 N. Austin StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
5948 W SuperiorStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,100
504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.504 S. Cuyler StudioStudio,1BA$1,175
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-408Studio,1BA$1,225
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1012-33Studio,1BA$1,295
5870 W Lake2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,325
24-32 Washington Blvd.26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B1BR,1BA$1,339
5800 W Iowa1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Park Historic District, IL

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Park Historic District area is the $1.19 price per square foot 62 Washington Blvd Model at 62 Washington Blvd, Unit 2 in the in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Oak Park Historic District apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at 901 Ontario Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Park Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
62 Washington Blvd, Unit 262 Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.19
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
415-425 S. Taylor Ave.415 S. Taylor A3BR,2BA$1.72
60 Washington Blvd60 Washington Blvd2BR,2BA$1.33
55 Chicago Ave, Unit 255 Chicago Ave3BR,1BA$1.62
111-113 Harrison StApartment 113-12BR,1BA$1.61
619 N Menard Ave, Unit 2619 N Menard Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
820-828 N Austin Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.83
24-32 Washington Blvd.26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B1BR,1BA$1.58
5735 W Washington2/1.02BR,1BA$1.80

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Oak Park Historic District, Oak Park, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Park Historic District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oak Park Historic District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oak Park Historic District is at 5836 W Madison listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Park Historic District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Park Historic District Apartment is $1,339 at 24-32 Washington Blvd..

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oak Park Historic District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Park Historic District is starting from $1,325 at 5870 W Lake.

What is the most affordable Oak Park Historic District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oak Park Historic District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 901 Ontario Apartments and starts from $1,950.

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