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7444 Adams, Unit 2F

7444 Adams
Forest ParkIL60130

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8000 Grand Ave

River GroveIL60171

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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 $975. 2115 S 4th Ave in the Maybrook Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1016 1/2 North 14Studio,1BA$975
2115 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,160
Pleasant OakStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,175
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
1010 S 2nd Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,205
902-910 N. Austin Blvd. and 4-10 Iowa St.10 Iowa N1BR,1BA$1,249
730-734 Carpenter Ave.730 Carpenter S & 734 Carpenter NStudio,1BA$1,249
425-431 N. Humphrey Ave.431 N. Humphrey GStudio,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL

As of August 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.52 price per square foot MODEL 2 Model at 6700NORTH in the in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,595. 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.
6700NORTHMODEL 22BR,2BA$1.52
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
The BrixenBrixen2BR,2BA$1.42
2725 N 75th Ave, Unit 2nd floor2725 N 75th Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.50
1508 N Harlem Ave, Unit 2-W1508 N Harlem Ave2BR,1BA$1.54
1107 Hannah Ave, Unit Apt # 21107 Hannah Ave2BR,1BA$1.43
317 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 2a317 Wisconsin Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
1535 Bonnie Brae, Unit 111535 Bonnie Brae1BR,1BA$1.55
1316 Wisconsin Ave, Unit Garden1316 Wisconsin Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
1530-1532 N. Austin Blvd.1532 N Austin 7, 10, 13 & 161BR,1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about River Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in River Forest?

There are currently 969 Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL with pricing that ranges from $900 to $9,250. There are also 144 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River Forest ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,664.

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 $1,695 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $4,499. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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