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Lake Forest, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Forest Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Forest, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Arrive North Shore in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood priced from $1,830. The Residences at Amberley Woods in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arrive North ShoreAshland1BR,1BA$1,830
The Residences at Amberley WoodsE2BR,2BA$3,900
Bloom Street Townhomes - 425 Bloom StCorner Unit3BR,2BA$5,250

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

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Forest area is the $2.69 price per square foot Q Model at The Residences at Amberley Woods in the in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $7,000. The second greatest value Lake Forest apartment is the Corner Unit Model at Bloom Street Townhomes - 425 Bloom St starting at $5,250 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Downtown Lake Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at Amberley WoodsQ3BR,3BA$2.69
Bloom Street Townhomes - 425 Bloom StCorner Unit3BR,2.5BA$2.63
345 Park Ave345 Park Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
Arrive North ShoreAshland1BR,1BA$3.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Forest?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,275 to $8,775. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Forest ranging from $1,100 to $7,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Forest ranges from $1,100 to $7,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,911.

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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