
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oak Park Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL from $700 (39 Rentals)
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Maple 112-116 1/2

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

1116 Washington - Oak Park

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

The Bryant at Oak Park

305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph
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302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave

218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave

141 Rockford Ave, Unit 2

527-533 Des Plaines Ave. and 7624-7626 Wilcox
Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Oak Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Oak Park Studio Apartments | $1,947 | $895 | $6,221 |
Downtown Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $995 | $6,088 |
Downtown Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,451 | $1,550 | $8,588 |
Downtown Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,040 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Oak Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Oak Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1000 - 1010 North Blvd priced from $895. 302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oak Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1000 - 1010 North Blvd | 1002 1/2 - 33 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave | 345 S. Cuyler N, 304 & 310 Washington N | Studio,1BA | $1,165 |
1116 Washington - Oak Park | 1116-301 | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
301-313 N. Oak Park Ave. | 307 N. Oak Park B & C | Studio,1BA | $1,259 |
The Bryant at Oak Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph | 313 S. Oak Park W | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
532 Des Plaines Ave. | 532 Des Plaines G | 1BR,1BA | $1,389 |
405-407 Washington Blvd. | 405-407 Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
633 S. Maple Ave. | A4, A6, B3, B5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,429 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oak Park, IL
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oak Park area is the $1.83 price per square foot 177 N. Grove E Model at 173-181 N. Grove Ave. in the in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $3,099. The second greatest value Downtown Oak Park apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at 901 Ontario Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Oak Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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173-181 N. Grove Ave. | 177 N. Grove E | 3BR,3BA | $1.83 |
901 Ontario Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave. | 238 Washington G | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
417 Washington Blvd, Unit 2 | 417 Washington Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $1.78 |
625 S Harlem Ave | 625 S Harlem Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.31 |
141 Rockford Ave, Unit 2 | 141 Rockford Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
421 S. Elmwood Ave. | 421 Elmwood 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
The Bryant at Oak Park | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
532 Des Plaines Ave. | 532 Des Plaines G | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
301-313 N. Oak Park Ave. | 307 N. Oak Park A & D | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, IL
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, IL
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Oak Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Oak Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Oak Park is at 1000 - 1010 North Blvd listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Oak Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Oak Park Apartment is $1,375 at 1116 Washington - Oak Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Oak Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Oak Park is starting from $1,599 at 238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave..
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