Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forest City, IL from $500 (40 Rentals)

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1107 Pekin AveCreve Coeur, IL 61610
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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. The Avenue Apartments in the Averyville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. 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
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$650
Williamsburg TownhousesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$785
301 N Carole Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Glen Oak Manor2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$800
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
Westporte ApartmentsWP1B1BR,1BA$850

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

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest City area is the $1.18 price per square foot 4 bedroom/2 bath/2.5 car garage Model at Rosemary Crossing in the starting from $1,999. 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.
Rosemary Crossing4 bedroom/2 bath/2.5 car garage4BR,2BA$1.18
Woodfield Queenwood ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms- Woodfield2BR,1BA$1.05
Williamsburg TownhousesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
301 N Carole Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.87
106 S 4th St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Glen Oak Manor2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
Brandywine Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom G1BR,1BA$1.31
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 Civic Center Plaza Apartments listed at $803.

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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