Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Park Forest Neighborhood of Park Forest, IL from $700 (8 Rentals)

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Autumn Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

119 E Sycamore DrPark Forest, IL 60466
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4035 Lindenwood Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4035 Lindenwood Dr

4035 Lindenwood DrMatteson, IL 60443
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Richton Square Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Richton Square Apartments

22300 Richton Square RdRichton Park, IL 60471
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Cedar Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Ridge Apartments

950 Cedar Ridge LnRichton Park, IL 60471
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Downtown Park Forest, Park Forest, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Carriage Creek Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
Central Park Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbors at Hickory CreekMagnolia2BR,1BA$1.48
Carriage Creek Apartments1 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Park Towers Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath-910 sqft2BR,2BA$1.80
Maple Leaf ApartmentsGarden Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.70
4206 Lindenwood Drive2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment2BR,1BA$2.07
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Central Park Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath A W/D1BR,1BA$1.74
Olympic Village ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$1.74
Matteson Blu1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Park Forest, Park Forest, IL

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

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3.5
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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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