Cheap Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL from $600 (124 Rentals)

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1534 Bonnie Brae
1 Bedroom Apartments

1534 Bonnie Brae

1534 Bonnie BraeRiver Forest, IL 60305
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411-419 Thatcher Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

411-419 Thatcher Ave.

411-19 Thatcher AveRiver Forest, IL 60305
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The Maywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Maywood Apartments

1015-1017 S 4th AveMaywood, IL 60153
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Terrace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Apartments

1829 N Broadway AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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1450 N 1st Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1450 N 1st Ave

1450 N 1st AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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1921 S 17th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1921 S 17th Ave

1921 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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520 Elgin Ave
Studio Apartments

520 Elgin Ave

520 Elgin AveForest Park, IL 60130
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Oak Park
Studio Apartments

Oak Park

853 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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Oak Park Apartments
Studio Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

35 Chicago AveOak 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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300 Des Plaines Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Des Plaines Ave

300 Des Plaines AveForest Park, IL 60130
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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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2036 S 13th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2036 S 13th Ave

2036 S 13th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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1143 S Lathrop Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1143 S Lathrop Ave

1143 S Lathrop AveForest Park, IL 60130
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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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SouthCourt
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SouthCourt

37-41 South BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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Broadview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadview Apartments

2112 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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1937 S 17th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1937 S 17th Ave

1937 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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7513 Roosevelt Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

7513 Roosevelt Rd

7513 Roosevelt RdForest Park, IL 60130
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7441-7445 Roosevelt Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

7441-7445 Roosevelt Rd

7441-7445 Roosevelt RdForest 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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901-917 S Euclid Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

901-917 S Euclid Ave

901-917 S Euclid AveOak Park, IL 60304
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817 S. Oak Park Ave.
Studio Apartments

817 S. Oak Park Ave.

817-819 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60304
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450-460 N Austin Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

450-460 N Austin Blvd

450-460 N Austin BlvdOak 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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River Forest, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in River Forest, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 1530 N 1st Ave in the North Maywood neighborhood priced from $1,100. 2115 S 4th Ave in the Maybrook Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1530 N 1st Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
2115 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,130
Pleasant OakStudio - BStudio,1BA$1,145
8519 West Grand Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,175
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.23 price per square foot 515 South Blvd Model at 515 South Blvd, Unit 1w in the in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the 60 Washington Blvd Model at 60 Washington Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
515 South Blvd, Unit 1w515 South Blvd2BR,1BA$1.23
60 Washington Blvd, Unit 260 Washington Blvd2BR,2BA$1.23
The BrixenBrixen2BR,2BA$1.61
2036 N 72nd Ct, Unit 22036 N 72nd Ct3BR,1.5BA$1.69
2129 N 73rd Ave, Unit 12129 N 73rd Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
1412-1414 N. Austin Blvd.1414 N. Austin E2BR,1BA$1.29
2826 N Newcastle Ave, Unit 22826 N Newcastle Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432 N. Austin A & 438 N. Austin H2BR,1BA$1.56
419 Hannah, Unit 3419 Hannah2BR,1BA$1.58
218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave218 Pleasant G2BR,1BA$1.51

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Getting Around River Forest, IL

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Forest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Forest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Forest is at Pleasant Oak listed at $1,145.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment is $1,100 at 1530 N 1st Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Forest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Forest is starting from $1,299 at 218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave.

What is the most affordable River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 415-425 S. Taylor Ave. and starts from $2,549.

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