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1534 Bonnie BraeRiver Forest, IL 60305
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2820 N Newcastle Ave, Unit 2
$1,100
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2820 N Newcastle Ave, Unit 2

2820 N Newcastle AveChicago, IL 60634
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property at 7234 W North Ave

$1,380

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$1,380
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7234 W North Ave, Unit 7234

7234 W North Ave
Elmwood ParkIL60707
property at 7321 14th St

$1,399 - $1,599

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7321 14th St

Forest ParkIL60130
property at 1537 Harlem Ave

$1,400

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1537 Harlem Ave, Unit 3w

1537 Harlem Ave
Forest ParkIL60130

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property at 2435 N 78th Ave

$1,500

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2435 N 78th Ave, Unit GN

2435 N 78th Ave
Elmwood ParkIL60707

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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 425-431 N. Humphrey Ave. in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood priced from $1,159. 2115 S 4th in the Maybrook Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,205. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
425-431 N. Humphrey Ave.429 N. Humphrey FStudio,1BA$1,159
2115 S 4th1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,205
Pleasant OakStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,225
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1004-24Studio,1BA$1,250
RRK Ventures LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
638-642 Harrison St.642 Harrison GW1BR,1BA$1,319
238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave240 Washington A1BR,1BA$1,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.27 price per square foot 60 Washington Blvd Model at 60 Washington Blvd in the in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the 2702 N 74th Ave Model at 2702 N 74th Ave, Unit 2702 N 74th Unit 2 starting at $2,700 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Dunning neighborhood. 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.
60 Washington Blvd60 Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.27
2702 N 74th Ave, Unit 2702 N 74th Unit 22702 N 74th Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.93
1619 N Merrimac Ave1619 N Merrimac Ave2BR,1BA$1.31
8306 Grand Ave, Unit 2S8306 Grand Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.83
820-828 N Austin Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.83
531 S Lombard Ave, Unit First floor unit531 S Lombard Ave2BR,1BA$1.90
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432 N. Austin A & 438 N. Austin H2BR,1BA$1.77
24-32 Washington Blvd.26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B1BR,1BA$1.79
638-642 Harrison St.642 Harrison GW1BR,1BA$1.74
2403 N 75th Ct, Unit A2403 N 75th Ct1BR,1BA$1.47

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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 425-431 N. Humphrey Ave. listed at $1,159.

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 $1,565 at 404 School.

What is the most affordable River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at North Oak Lofts and starts from $3,194.

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