Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Park Forest Neighborhood of Park Forest, IL from $700 (8 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Park Forest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Park Forest Studio Apartments | $750 | $750 | $750 |
Downtown Park Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $825 | $2,470 |
Downtown Park Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $1,025 | $2,993 |
Downtown Park Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,545 | $2,540 |
Downtown Park Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Park Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Park Forest area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Crest Apartments priced from $750. Carriage Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Downtown Park Forest apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Carriage Creek Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Central Park Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,189 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Park Forest, IL
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Park Forest area is the $1.48 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Arbors at Hickory Creek in the in the Lincoln Station neighborhood starting from $1,467. The second greatest value Downtown Park Forest apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Carriage Creek Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Lincoln Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Park Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arbors at Hickory Creek | Magnolia | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Carriage Creek Apartments | 1 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Park Towers Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath-910 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Maple Leaf Apartments | Garden Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
4206 Lindenwood Drive | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Oakwood Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Central Park Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath A W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Olympic Village Apartments | The Pine | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Matteson Blu | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Park Forest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Park Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Park Forest is Crest Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Downtown Park Forest costs $2,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Park Forest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Downtown Park Forest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Park Forest?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Park Forest have an average cost of $279 which is $1,871 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Park Forest.
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