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1534 Bonnie Brae

1534 Bonnie BraeRiver Forest, IL 60305
property at 7610 W Grand Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

7610 W Grand Ave

Elmwood ParkIL60707

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property at 7733 W Belmont Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

7733 W Belmont Ave, Unit 204, Unit 204

7733 W Belmont Ave
ChicagoIL60707

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property at 1907 14th Ave

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1907 14th Ave

BroadviewIL60155
property at 1030 Dunlop Ave

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1030 Dunlop Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

1030 Dunlop Ave
Forest ParkIL60130

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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 Ave Maywood, IL 60153 in the Downtown Maywood neighborhood priced from $995. 2110 S 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153 in the Maybrook Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1010 S 2nd Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$995
2110 S 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,015
2115 S 4th Ave 2122 and 2125 S 4th Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,030
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1012 1/2 -44Studio,1BA$1,195
8519 West Grand Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Pleasant OakStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,250
1228-1230 N. Austin Blvd.1230 Austin A1BR,1BA$1,289
RRK Ventures LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.508 S. Cuyler E1BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.33 price per square foot 60 Washington Blvd Model at 60 Washington Blvd, Unit 2 in the in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the 62 Washington Blvd Model at 62 Washington Blvd, Unit 3 starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Oak Park Historic District 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 Blvd, Unit 260 Washington Blvd2BR,2BA$1.33
62 Washington Blvd, Unit 362 Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.20
2017 N 72nd Ct, Unit C2017 N 72nd Ct3BR,2BA$1.54
847 Ferdinand Ave, Unit 2847 Ferdinand Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
901-927 Wesley Ave. and 705-711 Garfield St.901 Wesley2BR,1BA$1.68
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432 N. Austin A & 438 N. Austin H2BR,1BA$1.77
322-330 W Washington Blvd1Bd1Ba1BR,1BA$1.66
515 South Blvd515 South BlvdStudio ,1BA$1.56
1228-1230 N. Austin Blvd.1230 Austin A1BR,1BA$1.52
24-32 Washington Blvd.26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B1BR,1BA$1.79

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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 Ave Maywood, IL 60153 listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment is $1,250 at 8519 West Grand Avenue.

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 $1,485 at 102 S 17th Ave Maywood, IL 60153.

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 $3,269.

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