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Oak Park, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oak Park, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Plaza in the Austin neighborhood priced from $795. 1000 - 1010 North Blvd in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington PlazaStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$795
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1002 1/2 - 33Studio,1BA$895
330 N Pine1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,050
5100-04 W Madison St3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment3BR,1BA$1,095
411-419 Thatcher Ave.411 Thatcher GHStudio,1BA$1,099
4814 W Monroe3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment3BR,1BA$1,165
302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave345 S. Cuyler N, 304 & 310 Washington NStudio,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, IL

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Park area is the $0.87 price per square foot 5100 W Fulton St Model at 5100 W Fulton St, Unit 1 in the in the Austin neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Oak Park apartment is the 1811 Gunderson Ave Model at 1811 Gunderson Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,700 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Rehm Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5100 W Fulton St, Unit 15100 W Fulton St4BR,2BA$0.87
1811 Gunderson Ave, Unit 11811 Gunderson Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave.238 Washington G2BR,1.5BA$1.06
5556-64 W Jackson Blvd4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment4BR,2BA$1.26
1913 Scoville Ave, Unit 11913 Scoville Ave2BR,1BA$1.17
4865 W Concord Pl, Unit 24865 W Concord Pl2BR,1BA$1.15
4814 W Monroe3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment3BR,1BA$1.30
551 N Lavergne Ave, Unit 551 2ND FLR551 N Lavergne Ave2BR,1BA$1.37
141 Rockford Ave, Unit 2141 Rockford Ave1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Oak Park?

There are currently 1564 Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, IL with pricing that ranges from $795 to $14,743. There are also 163 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oak Park ranging from $825 to $6,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oak Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oak Park ranges from $825 to $6,550 with an average monthly rent of $2,368.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oak Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oak Park range from $1,250 to $14,743, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $4,499. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,250.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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