
Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL Under $1,500 (142 Rentals)


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2807 N 74th Ct, Unit B

322-330 W Washington Blvd

Circle Court

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

Grand Park Apartments

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

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

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Pleasant Oak

7520 W Grand Ave
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1000 - 1010 North Blvd

Oak Park Residence Corporation

1116 Washington - Oak Park

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

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7542 Adams St, Unit 311

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819 Marengo Ave, Unit 2

1910 16th Ave

2555 N Nordica Ave, Unit 1

8039 W Grand Ave

1605 N McVicker Ave, Unit 2
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1218 Circle Ave, Unit 6

847 Hannah Ave

410 School St

6235 W Wabansia Ave

7234 W North Ave, Unit 7234

3001 N Thatcher Ave, Unit 4G

3001 N Thatcher Ave, Unit 3M

1227 S Harlem Ave

636 S 13th Ave

7441 Randolph St
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154 Des Plaines Ave

414 Walnut St

7542 Adams St

1314 N 21st Ave, Unit Shared second floor

832 S Maple Ave

315 N Maple Ave

638-642 Harrison St.

162 N Humphrey Ave

428 Washington Blvd

400 N Taylor Ave
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532 Des Plaines Ave.

6149 W North

Pleasant Circle North

1151-1153 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-809 Fillmore St.

Iowa Terrace

804 Harrison St.

405-407 Washington Blvd.

515 Forest Ave

8624 Fullerton Ave

209 S Oak Park Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Forest Studio Apartments Under $1500 | $1,852 | $995 | $2,989 |
| River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $2,225 | $800 | $5,500 |
| River Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $2,759 | $1,395 | $6,037 |
| River Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,461 | $1,950 | $7,627 |
| River Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,307 | $1,900 | $5,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about River Forest
How much are Studio apartments in River Forest?
There are currently 319 Studio Apartments in River Forest with rent ranges from $995 to $2,989 with an average price of $1,852.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom River Forest Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in River Forest ranges from $800 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,225.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in River Forest cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in River Forest range from $1,395 to $6,037. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,759.
How expensive are River Forest Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 120 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in River Forest on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,950 to $7,627 - averaging $3,461 for the location.
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