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1534 Bonnie Brae
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1534 Bonnie Brae

1534 Bonnie BraeRiver Forest, IL 60305
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411-419 Thatcher Ave.
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411-419 Thatcher Ave.

411-19 Thatcher AveRiver Forest, IL 60305
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Pleasant Oak
$1,395 - $1,495

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Base Rent$1,395 - $1,495
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pleasant Oak

212 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60302
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2807 N 74th Ct, Unit B
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2807 N 74th Ct, Unit B

2807 N 74th CtElmwood Park, IL 60707
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1107 Hannah Ave, Unit Apt#2
$1,625

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

1107 Hannah Ave, Unit Apt#2

1107 Hannah AveForest Park, IL 60130
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River Forest, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in River Forest, IL is a Studio unit found at 1010 S 2nd in the Downtown Maywood neighborhood priced from $1,030. 2110 S 5th in the Maybrook Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1010 S 2ndStudio ApartmentStudio, 1BA$1,030
2110 S 5thStudio ApartmentStudio, 1BA$1,030
411-419 Thatcher Ave.411 Thatcher GHStudio, 1BA$1,099
2115 S 4th1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR, 1BA$1,205
817 S 19th1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR, 1BA$1,220
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-201Studio, 1BA$1,250
8519 West Grand Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,250
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1014 1/2 - 23Studio, 1BA$1,250
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio, 1BA$1,300
425-431 N. Humphrey Ave.431 N. Humphrey GStudio, 1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at 901 Ontario Apartments in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the 4BR/2.0BA Model at 2560 Clinton St River Grove in the River Grove neighborhood starting at $2,300 with a $1.64 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR, 2BA$1.24
2560 Clinton St River Grove4BR/2.0BA4BR, 2BA$1.64
2303 N 74th Ave, Unit 22303 N 74th Ave2BR, 1BA$1.75
24-32 Washington Blvd.24 Washington B & 32 Washington A2BR, 1BA$1.59
54 Lake St, Unit Oak Park @ Bed.rm in Historic District54 Lake St2BR, 1BA$1.54
7900 W Belmont Ave, Unit 37900 W Belmont Ave2BR, 1BA$1.53
7405 Dixon St, Unit 1st Floor7405 Dixon St2BR, 1BA$1.75
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432 N. Austin A & 438 N. Austin H2BR, 1BA$1.77
2807 N 74th Ct, Unit B2807 N 74th Ct1BR, 1BA$1.65
8039 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Forest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Forest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Forest is at 1010 S 2nd listed at $1,030.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment is $1,205 at 2115 S 4th.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Forest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Forest is starting from $1,619 at 432-438 N. Austin Blvd..

What is the most affordable River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 901 Ontario Apartments and starts from $1,950.

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