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1534 Bonnie Brae
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1534 Bonnie Brae

1534 Bonnie BraeRiver Forest, IL 60305

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property at 7234 W North Ave

$1,380

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$1,380
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$1,380

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7234 W North Ave, Unit 7234

7234 W North Ave
Elmwood ParkIL60707

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property at 2435 N 78th Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2435 N 78th Ave, Unit GN

2435 N 78th Ave
Elmwood ParkIL60707

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1107 Hannah Ave, Unit Apt#2
$1,525
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$1,525
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$1,525
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

1107 Hannah Ave, Unit Apt#2

1107 Hannah AveForest Park, IL 60130
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property at 1018 S 11th Ave

$1,650 - $2,100

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1018 S 11th Ave

MaywoodIL60153

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The Maywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Maywood Apartments

1015-1017 S 4th AveMaywood, IL 60153
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Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Apartments

1829 N Broadway AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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1921 S 17th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1921 S 17th Ave

1921 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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1450 N 1st Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1450 N 1st Ave

1450 N 1st AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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520 Elgin Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

520 Elgin Ave

520 Elgin AveForest Park, IL 60130
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Oak Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park

853 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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421 South Oak Park Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

421 South Oak Park Avenue

419-421 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60302
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300 Des Plaines Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Des Plaines Ave

300 Des Plaines 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 1000 - 1010 North Blvd in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood priced from $995. 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1016-12Studio,1BA$995
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432-438 N. Austin StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
Clarence & Harrison Apartments618-1WStudio,1BA$1,200
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-408Studio,1BA$1,225
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
6221 W Wabansia Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,395
804 Harrison St.804 Harrison H1BR,1BA$1,409
405-407 Washington Blvd.405-407 Washington1BR,1BA$1,409
1228-1230 N. Austin Blvd.1230 Austin A1BR,1BA$1,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2726 N Nordica Ave Model at 2726 N Nordica Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at 901 Ontario Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Oak Park 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.
2726 N Nordica Ave, Unit 32726 N Nordica Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.47
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
415-425 S. Taylor Ave.415 S. Taylor A3BR,2BA$1.72
511 Lake St, Unit 511-3 Lake Street511 Lake St4BR,1BA$1.27
55 Chicago Ave, Unit 255 Chicago Ave3BR,1BA$1.62
2345 N Rutherford Ave, Unit FL #12345 N Rutherford Ave3BR,1BA$1.82
817 N 23rd Ave, Unit Apt 5817 N 23rd Ave3BR,1BA$1.86
820-828 N Austin Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.83
2136 N 74th Ct, Unit Garden2136 N 74th Ct1BR,1BA$1.58
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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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 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. listed at $1,059.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment is $1,409 at 804 Harrison St..

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 $1,395 at 6221 W Wabansia Ave.

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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