Cheap Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL from $600 (126 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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1921 S 17th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1921 S 17th Ave

1921 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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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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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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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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Broadview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadview Apartments

2112 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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SouthCourt
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SouthCourt

37-41 South BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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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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504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.

504-508 S Culyer AveOak Park, IL 60304
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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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229 Marengo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

229 Marengo Ave

229 Marengo AveForest Park, IL 60130
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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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River Forest, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in River Forest, IL is a Studio unit found at 7520 W Grand Ave in the Dunning neighborhood priced from $1,175. 1000 - 1010 North Blvd in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1002 1/2 - 39Studio,1BA$1,195
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-2161BR,1BA$1,250
Pleasant OakStudio - BStudio,1BA$1,250
2110 S 5th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,280
218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave218 Pleasant G2BR,1BA$1,299
130-142 N. Humphrey Ave.142 N. Humphrey S1BR,1BA$1,309
Grand Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.63 price per square foot 415 S. Taylor A Model at 415-425 S. Taylor Ave. in the in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,449. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the 8306 Grand Ave Model at 8306 Grand Ave, Unit 1S starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Dunning 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.
415-425 S. Taylor Ave.415 S. Taylor A3BR,2BA$1.63
8306 Grand Ave, Unit 1S8306 Grand Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.75
The BrixenMontclare2BR,2BA$1.76
215 S 10th Ave, Unit 2215 S 10th Ave3BR,1BA$1.64
6945 W Belmont Ave, Unit 2R6945 W Belmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
130-142 N. Humphrey Ave.142 N. Humphrey S1BR,1BA$1.38
218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave218 Pleasant G2BR,1BA$1.51
6158 W Grand Ave, Unit 2263-16158 W Grand Ave2BR,1BA$1.66
1412-1414 N. Austin Blvd.1412 N. Austin E1BR,1BA$1.69
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80

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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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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 7520 W Grand Ave listed at $1,175.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment is $1,250 at 1116 Washington - Oak Park.

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 $2,449.

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