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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 in the Downtown Maywood neighborhood priced from $995. 7520 W Grand Ave in the Dunning neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1010 S 2nd AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$995
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Clarence & Harrison Apartments618-3WStudio,1BA$1,195
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1014 1/2 - 24Studio,1BA$1,195
2115 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,205
Pleasant OakStudio - BStudio,1BA$1,250
7244 Randolph St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,269
101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd101 S. Harvey W, 103 S. Harvey, 239 South W, 24...1BR,1BA$1,269
Oak Park Residence Corporation1 bedrooms at various prices and locations1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.41 price per square foot Brixen Model at The Brixen in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,004. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the 7445 Jackson Blvd Model at 7445 Jackson Blvd, Unit 2W starting at $1,980 with a $1.58 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.
The BrixenBrixen2BR,2BA$1.41
7445 Jackson Blvd, Unit 2W7445 Jackson Blvd2BR,1BA$1.58
1127 Hannah Ave, Unit B1127 Hannah Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
1914 N 18th Ave, Unit 31914 N 18th Ave2BR,1BA$1.32
Fountainhead Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.53
Oak Park Residence Corporation2 bedrooms at various prices and locations2BR,1BA$1.57
1316 Wisconsin Ave, Unit Garden1316 Wisconsin Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave218 Pleasant G2BR,1BA$1.51
902-910 N. Austin Blvd. and 4-10 Iowa St.906 N. Austin E & F1BR,1BA$1.60
101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd101 S. Harvey W, 103 S. Harvey, 239 South W, 24...1BR,1BA$1.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about River Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in River Forest?

There are currently 952 Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $10,791. There are also 136 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River Forest ranging from $1,150 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in River Forest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in River Forest ranges from $1,150 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,683.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in River Forest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in River Forest range from $1,895 to $9,315, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,835.

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