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property at 7300 W North Ave

7300 W North Ave

Elmwood ParkIL60707
property at 7300 W North Ave

7300 W North Ave

Elmwood ParkIL60707
property at 7300 W North Ave

7300 W North Ave

Elmwood ParkIL60707

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323 22nd Ave

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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 $985. 2115 S 4th Ave in the Maybrook Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,040. 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$985
2115 S 4th AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,040
1530 N 1st Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.513 S. Cuyler W & 519 S. Cuyler WStudio,1BA$1,119
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-408Studio,1BA$1,195
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1006 1/2 - 11Studio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.63 price per square foot 415 S. Taylor A Model at 415-425 S. Taylor Ave. in the in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,449. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the Brixen Model at The Brixen starting at $2,184 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Dunning 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.
415-425 S. Taylor Ave.415 S. Taylor A3BR,2BA$1.63
The BrixenBrixen2BR,2BA$1.54
2602 N 74th Ct, Unit 2602 n 74th court2602 N 74th Ct3BR,2BA$1.79
329 Circle Ave, Unit 2329 Circle Ave3BR,1BA$1.65
8306 Grand Ave, Unit 1S8306 Grand Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.75
817 N 23rd Ave, Unit Apt 5817 N 23rd Ave3BR,1BA$1.77
6945 W Belmont Ave, Unit 2R6945 W Belmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
130-142 N. Humphrey Ave.142 N. Humphrey S1BR,1BA$1.38
218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave218 Pleasant G2BR,1BA$1.51
1412-1414 N. Austin Blvd.1412 N. Austin E1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about River Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in River Forest?

There are currently 934 Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $9,250. There are also 117 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River Forest ranging from $1,100 to $5,500.

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 $1,100 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,576.

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 $1,950 to $4,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,499. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,940.

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