Cheap Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL from $600 (119 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 Beloit Ave
$1,195Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

411 Beloit Ave

Forest Park, IL 60130
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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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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
Studio 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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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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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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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 1010 S 2nd Ave in the Downtown Maywood neighborhood priced from $920. 411-419 Thatcher Ave. in the North Maywood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1010 S 2nd AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$920
411-419 Thatcher Ave.411 Thatcher GHStudio,1BA$1,099
1530-1532 N. Austin Blvd.1532 N. Austin 9, 12 & 151BR,1BA$1,149
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Royal Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Elmwood TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,196
305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph313 S. Oak Park WStudio,1BA$1,295
504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.506 S. Cuyler S1BR,1BA$1,309
415-425 S. Taylor Ave.421B S. Taylor W1BR,1BA$1,319

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, IL

As of February 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.17 price per square foot 1017 S 14th Ave Model at 1017 S 14th Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Maywood neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the 5 N 8th Ave Model at 5 N 8th Ave, Unit #2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the North Maywood 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.
1017 S 14th Ave, Unit 21017 S 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.17
5 N 8th Ave, Unit #25 N 8th Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
319 Chicago Ave, Unit 1319 Chicago Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
Kenilworth Towers2x2 1200(fully renovated)2BR,2BA$1.79
The BrixenMontclare2BR,2BA$1.63
1007 S 13th Ave, Unit 1 - Garden Floor1007 S 13th Ave2BR,1BA$1.36
Fountainhead Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.53
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432 N. Austin A & 438 N. Austin H2BR,1BA$1.56
2833 N 75th Ave, Unit G2833 N 75th Ave2BR,1BA$1.56
24-32 Washington Blvd.26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B1BR,1BA$1.71

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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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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 1010 S 2nd Ave listed at $920.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment is $1,149 at 1530-1532 N. Austin Blvd..

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 $1,429 at 432-438 N. Austin Blvd..

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 $2,309.

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