
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Historic District Oak Park, IL from $700 (154 Rentals)
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100-112 S. Harvey Ave. and 223-227 South Blvd.

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

524 Washington Blvd

618-632 S. Austin Blvd.

Pleasant Oak

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515 South Blvd

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

1116 Washington - Oak Park

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.
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Oak Park Residence Corporation

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

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

246 S Marion St

322-330 W Washington Blvd

324 S Maple Ave, Unit B4

313 S Maple Ave

The Bryant at Oak Park

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

317 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 3c, Unit 3c

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906 S Elmwood Ave, Unit #3, Unit #3

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1025 N Harlem Ave, Unit B, Unit B

141 S Oak Park Ave

901-927 Wesley Ave. and 705-711 Garfield St.

244 S Marion St

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Albion Oak Park

Oak Park

421 South Oak Park Avenue
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230 S Maple

901-917 S Euclid Ave

817 S. Oak Park Ave.

450-460 N Austin Blvd

Bon Villa Apartments

North Court

301 Harrison

255 S Maple

801-811 S Euclid Ave
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700 North Austin Blvd

514 S Austin

1000 N Austin

1022 N. Austin

Clarence and Van Buren Bldg

7 Van Buren

300 Madison St

400 Scoville

206-214 N Austin Blvd

112-122 S Maple Ave
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Oak Park Historic District, Oak Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Park Historic District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Historic District Studio Apartments | $1,713 | $915 | $3,079 |
| Oak Park Historic District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,211 | $1,045 | $5,500 |
| Oak Park Historic District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,208 | $1,575 | $6,300 |
| Oak Park Historic District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,868 | $2,575 | $7,600 |
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There are currently 154 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Oak Park Historic District Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL.
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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 St priced from $895. 5957 W Madison St 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5836 W Madison St | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 5957 W Madison St | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| 1000 - 1010 North Blvd | 1002 1/2 - 37 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 5735 W Washington | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. | 432-438 N. Austin Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,109 |
| 310-316 N Menard | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| 302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave. | 345 S. Cuyler N, 304 & 310 Washington N | Studio,1BA | $1,209 |
| 425-431 N. Humphrey Ave. | 427 N. Humphrey D | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Pleasant Oak | Studio - A | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Park Historic District, IL
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Park Historic District area is the $1.88 price per square foot 175. N Grove G & H & 179 N. Grove C & D Model at 173-181 N. Grove Ave. in the in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $2,365. The second greatest value Oak Park Historic District apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 930 North starting at $2,000 with a $1.75 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173-181 N. Grove Ave. | 175. N Grove G & H & 179 N. Grove C & D | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
| 930 North | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 901-927 Wesley Ave. and 705-711 Garfield St. | 901 Wesley | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 322-330 W Washington Blvd | 1Bd1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 515 South Blvd | 515 South Blvd | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
| 5735 W Washington | 3/1.0 | 3BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 5906 W Huron St, Unit 2 | 5906 W Huron St | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 5732-5734 W Washington Blvd | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 310-316 N Menard | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 5957 W Madison St | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Park Historic District, Oak Park, IL
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Best Local Schools in Oak Park Historic District, Oak Park, IL
William Beye Elementary School
Percy Julian Middle School
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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 St 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 $1,045 at 5957 W Madison St.
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 $1,100 at 5735 W Washington.
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