Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Park Forest Neighborhood of Park Forest, IL from $700 (23 Rentals)

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Autumn Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

119 E Sycamore DrPark Forest, IL 60466
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Central Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Central Park

11 Fir StPark Forest, IL 60466

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4035 Lindenwood Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4035 Lindenwood Dr

4035 Lindenwood DrMatteson, IL 60443
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Richton Square Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Richton Square Apartments

22300 Richton Square RdRichton Park, IL 60471
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Cedar Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Ridge Apartments

950 Cedar Ridge LnRichton Park, IL 60471
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Lindenwood Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lindenwood Courts

4206 Lindenwood DrMatteson, IL 60443

Downtown Park Forest, Park Forest, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Park Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Park Forest area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Linden Park Apartments priced from $1,050. Park Towers Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,380. Here are the most affordable Downtown Park Forest apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linden Park ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,050
Park Towers Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,380
Westbridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B Renovated1BR,1BA$1,415
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Maple2BR,1BA$1,440
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome Renovated1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Park Forest, IL

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Park Forest area is the $1.16 price per square foot 1665 Buena Vista Ave Model at 1665 Buena Vista Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Indian Hill neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Park Forest apartment is the 48 W 21st St Model at 48 W 21st St starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Indian Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Park Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1665 Buena Vista Ave, Unit 31665 Buena Vista Ave4BR,1BA$1.16
48 W 21st St48 W 21st St5BR,2BA$2.08
Park Towers Apartment Homes2 Bed 2 Bath A Remodel2BR,2BA$1.93
1541 Euclid Ave, Unit Apartment #11541 Euclid Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Maple2BR,1BA$1.60
Cedar Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.72
Westbridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B Renovated1BR,1BA$1.77
Matteson Blu2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.66
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome Renovated1BR,1BA$2.09
Linden Park ApartmentsStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Park Forest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Park Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Park Forest is Park Towers Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,380, while the average apartment in Downtown Park Forest costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Park Forest?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Downtown Park Forest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Park Forest?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Park Forest have an average cost of $125 which is $2,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Park Forest.

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