
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Park Forest Neighborhood of Park Forest, IL from $700 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Park Forest area of Park Forest.


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Downtown Park Forest, Park Forest, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Park Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Park Forest Studio Apartments | $875 | $750 | $1,000 |
| Downtown Park Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $1,175 | $1,440 |
| Downtown Park Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,753 | $1,300 | $3,300 |
| Downtown Park Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $1,640 | $2,305 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Park Forest Neighborhood of Park Forest, IL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Park Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Park Forest area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Olympic Village Apartments priced from $1,201. Central Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,274. Here are the most affordable Downtown Park Forest apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Village Apartments | The Pine | 1BR,1BA | $1,201 |
| Central Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,274 |
| Linden Park Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated A | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Park Towers Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath-910 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1,620 |
| Oakwood Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhouse | 3BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Matteson Blu | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Park Forest, IL
As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Park Forest area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhouse Model at Oakwood Townhomes in the in the Lincoln Station neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Downtown Park Forest apartment is the Two Bedroom 2 Bath-910 sqft Model at Park Towers Apartment Homes starting at $1,615 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Lincoln Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Park Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhouse | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Park Towers Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath-910 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Olympic Village Apartments | The Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Matteson Blu | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Linden Park Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated A | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Park Forest, Park Forest, IL
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Park Forest, Park Forest, IL
21st Century Preparatory Center
Rich East Campus High School
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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 Olympic Village Apartments which is listed at $1,201, while the average apartment in Downtown Park Forest costs $2,305.
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 9 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 $901 which is $1,404 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Park Forest.
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