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1001 Veerman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1001 Veerman St

1001 Veerman StPekin, IL 61554
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1107 Pekin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1107 Pekin Ave

1107 Pekin AveCreve Coeur, IL 61610
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2604 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2604 Pine St

2604 Pine StPekin, IL 61554
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301 N Carole Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 N Carole Ave

301 N Carole AveHanna City, IL 61536
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Cityscape Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cityscape Apartments

601 W Romeo B Garrett AvePeoria, IL 61605
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Forest City, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest City, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Linn St Commons in the Averyville neighborhood priced from $600. 8710 W Main St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$600
8710 W Main StStudioStudio,1BA$600
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$650
Williamsburg TownhousesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$785
106 S 4th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$800
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Civic Center Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$803
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Brandywine Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom G1BR,1BA$850
Westporte ApartmentsWP1B1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest City, IL and Nearby

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest City area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Atworth in the starting from $1,490. The second greatest value Forest City apartment is the Two Bedrooms- Woodfield Model at Woodfield Queenwood Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.05 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Atworth2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Woodfield Queenwood ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms- Woodfield2BR,1BA$1.05
Williamsburg TownhousesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.87
106 S 4th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Brandywine Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom G1BR,1BA$1.31
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Civic Center Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.34
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34

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Getting Around Forest City, IL

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest City is at 8710 W Main St listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest City Apartment is $600 at Linn St Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest City is starting from $750 at The Avenue Apartments.

What is the most affordable Forest City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Atworth and starts from $1,600.

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