Cheap Homes for Rent in Forest Glen Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,500 (9 Rentals)

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Forest Glen, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Glen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Glen area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 4747 N Ronald St priced from $1,500. Mont Clare has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,555. Here are the most affordable Forest Glen apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4747 N Ronald StGB1BR,1BA$1,500
Mont ClareA81BR,1BA$1,555
Garden House1 Bed F, G, H, and I1BR,1BA$1,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Glen, IL

As of April 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Glen area is the $1.57 price per square foot 5014 N Major Ave Model at 5014 N Major Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Forest Glen apartment is the 4936 N Marmora Ave Model at 4936 N Marmora Ave, Unit #1 starting at $2,250 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Dunning neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Glen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5014 N Major Ave, Unit 25014 N Major Ave3BR,1BA$1.57
4936 N Marmora Ave, Unit #14936 N Marmora Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.73
5870 N Elston Ave, Unit firstfloor5870 N Elston Ave3BR,1BA$1.58
5120 N Laramie Ave, Unit 15120 N Laramie Ave2BR,2BA$2.25
5531 N Linder Ave, Unit 1st Flr5531 N Linder Ave2BR,1BA$1.59
5484 W Gettysburg St, Unit 25484 W Gettysburg St2BR,1BA$1.60
6331 W Devon Ave, Unit 2R6331 W Devon Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
5008 N Cicero Ave, Unit Garden Apt5008 N Cicero AveStudio ,1BA$1.30
5511 W Farragut Ave, Unit 25511 W Farragut Ave1BR,1BA$1.78
5821 N Moody Ave, Unit 1st Floor5821 N Moody Ave1BR,1BA$1.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Glen

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Glen?

There are currently 235 Apartments for Rent in Forest Glen, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $5,101. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Glen ranging from $1,550 to $6,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Glen ranges from $1,550 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,881.

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