Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oak Park Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL from $700 (38 Rentals)

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Studio Apartments

Oak Park

853 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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421 South Oak Park Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

421 South Oak Park Avenue

419-421 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Live in Oak Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Live in Oak Park

1041 South BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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230 S Maple
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 S Maple

230-238 S Maple AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Bon Villa Apartments
Studio Apartments

Bon Villa Apartments

320 Wisconsin AveOak Park, IL 60302
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255 S Maple
Studio Apartments

255 S Maple

1140-1144 N Randolph StOak Park, IL 60302
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300 Madison St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

300 Madison St

300 Madison StOak Park, IL 60302
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400 Scoville
1 Bedroom Apartments

400 Scoville

400-412 S Scoville AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Harvey
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey

411-415 S Harvey AveOak Park, IL 60302
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921-923 Lake St
1 Bedroom Apartments

921-923 Lake St

921-923 Lake StOak Park, IL 60301
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Clinton Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Court

943 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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Kenton House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kenton House

112-114 Home AveOak Park, IL 60302
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432 S Clinton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

432 S Clinton Ave

432 S Clinton AveOak Park, IL 60302
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421 S Harvey Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 S Harvey Ave

421 S Harvey AveOak Park, IL 60302
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1036-1038 Randolph St
Studio Apartments

1036-1038 Randolph St

1036-1038 Randolph StOak Park, IL 60302
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316-24 Lake St
1 Bedroom Apartments

316-24 Lake St

316-24 Lake StOak Park, IL 60302
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165 S. Oak Park Ave.
Studio Apartments

165 S. Oak Park Ave.

159-171 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60302
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520 Elgin Ave
Studio Apartments

520 Elgin Ave

520 Elgin AveForest Park, IL 60130
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300 Des Plaines Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Des Plaines Ave

300 Des Plaines AveForest Park, IL 60130
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320 Elgin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 Elgin Ave

320 Elgin AveForest Park, IL 60130
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229  Marengo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

229 Marengo Ave

229 Marengo AveForest Park, IL 60130
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102 Rockford Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

102 Rockford Ave

102 Rockford AveForest Park, IL 60130
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7406 Randolph St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

7406 Randolph St.

7406 Randolph StForest Park, IL 60130
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37 Rockford Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

37 Rockford Ave.

37 Rockford AveForest Park, IL 60130
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532 Des Plaines Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

532 Des Plaines Ave.

532 Des Plaines AveForest Park, IL 60130
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Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, IL Local Guide

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 Pleasant Oak priced from $1,145. 1116 Washington - Oak Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oak Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pleasant OakStudio - BStudio,1BA$1,145
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-408Studio,1BA$1,250
The Bryant at Oak ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph307 S. Oak Park Ave. WStudio,1BA$1,295
218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave218 Pleasant G2BR,1BA$1,299
405-407 Washington Blvd.405-407 Washington1BR,1BA$1,329
301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.307 N. Oak Park A & DStudio,1BA$1,349
204 Marengo Ave.204 Marengo Ave A, C, D & F1BR,1BA$1,389
532 Des Plaines Ave.532 Des Plaines G1BR,1BA$1,389

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oak Park, IL

As of April 12, 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 515 South Blvd Model at 515 South Blvd, Unit 1w starting at $1,850 with a $1.23 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
173-181 N. Grove Ave.177 N. Grove E3BR,3BA$1.83
515 South Blvd, Unit 1w515 South Blvd2BR,1BA$1.23
417 Washington Blvd, Unit 2417 Washington Blvd3BR,2BA$1.78
421 S. Elmwood Ave.421 Elmwood - 3x23BR,2BA$1.95
254 S. Maple Ave.11262BR,1BA$2.02
131 N Cuyler Ave, Unit B2131 N Cuyler Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
419 Hannah, Unit 3419 Hannah2BR,1BA$1.58
218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave218 Pleasant G2BR,1BA$1.51
204 Marengo Ave.204 Marengo Ave A, C, D & F1BR,1BA$1.98
The Bryant at Oak ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$1.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, IL

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Oak Park, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 Pleasant Oak listed at $1,145.

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 $1,329 at 405-407 Washington Blvd..

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 $1,299 at 218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave.

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