
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL from $995 (46 Rentals)


7542 Adams St, Unit 4M

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

Pleasant Oak

305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph St.

1116 Washington - Oak Park

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

326 S Maple Ave, Unit C3

3001 N Thatcher Ave, Unit 3L
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7300 W North Ave, Unit 2B

7300 W North Ave, Unit 4E

3001 N Thatcher Ave, Unit 2L

7520 W Grand Ave

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

100-112 S. Harvey Ave. and 223-227 South Blvd.

6223 W Wabansia Ave

139-143 S Oak Park Ave

141 S Oak Park Ave
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419 Harrison St

520 Elgin Ave

Oak Park

Live in Oak Park

817 S. Oak Park Ave.

2110 S 5th Ave

Bon Villa Apartments

North Court

1010-1012 S 2nd Ave
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301 Harrison

255 S Maple

432-438 N. Austin Blvd.

105 S. Taylor and 107 South Blvd.

300 Madison St

112-122 S Maple Ave

944-964 S. Oak Park Avenue

710-712 N. Austin Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302

1026-1028 Washington Blvd.
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1036-1038 Randolph St

Royal Arms Apartments

Elmwood Towers

37 Rockford Ave.

730-734 Carpenter Ave.

RRK Ventures LLC

1121 S East Ave

425-431 N. Humphrey Ave.

6605 North Ave.
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165 S. Oak Park Ave.
River Forest, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Forest Studio Apartments | $1,907 | $995 | $2,999 |
| River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $1,000 | $5,500 |
| River Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $1,400 | $6,590 |
| River Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,320 | $1,850 | $7,015 |
| River Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,594 | $3,994 | $5,194 |
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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 $1,159 at 425-431 N. Humphrey Ave..
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 $1,159 at 425-431 N. Humphrey 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 425-431 N. Humphrey Ave. and starts from $1,159.
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