
Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL Under $1,500 (155 Rentals)


1534 Bonnie Brae

322-330 W Washington Blvd

Circle Court

101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave

Oak Park Residence Corporation

1116 Washington - Oak Park
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1510 N 1st Ave

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

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

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7308 W North Ave

7520 W Grand Ave

Pleasant Oak

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

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

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7542 Adams St, Unit 109

1000 - 1010 North Blvd
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8301 O Connor Dr

7428 Washington St

425 S Kenilworth Ave

1111 N Harlem Ave

336 Lathrop Ave

136 Elgin Ave

246 S Marion St

805 N 22nd Ave

257 Washington Blvd

1227 S Harlem Ave, Unit 507
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2708 N Newland Ave

7321 14th St

7432 Washington St

7610 W Grand Ave

7300 W North Ave

2333 N Neva Ave

7437 Randolph St

636 S 13th Ave

7201 W Wellington Ave

411 Beloit Ave
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34 S 18th Ave

1971 N 19th Ave

832 S Maple Ave

315 N Maple Ave

218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave.

631 S. Maple Ave.

428 Washington Blvd

162 N Humphrey Ave

1158-1164.5 S. Oak Park Ave.

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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 Under $1500 | $1,796 | $895 | $2,779 |
| River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $2,149 | $1,150 | $5,500 |
| River Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $2,884 | $1,350 | $6,300 |
| River Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,305 | $1,700 | $7,600 |
| River Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $4,059 | $2,395 | $5,694 |
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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 $895 to $2,779 with an average price of $1,796.
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 $1,150 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,149.
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 $1,350 to $6,300. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,884.
How expensive are River Forest Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 123 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in River Forest on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,700 to $7,600 - averaging $3,305 for the location.
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