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    7244 Randolph St., Forest Park, IL 60130
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    • $1,159
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    241 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130
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    532 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130
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    • $1,215
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    516 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130
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    • $1,229
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    133 Rockford Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130
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    • $1,419
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    533 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130
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    37 Rockford Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130
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    • $1,159
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    204 Marengo Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130
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    633 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304
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    631 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304
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    921 Garfield St., Oak Park, IL 60302-2444
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    • $1,279
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    1151 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304
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    • $1,309
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    1010 S 2Nd Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
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    • $900
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    1158 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304
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    • $1,259
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    804 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60304
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    730 Carpenter Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304
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    5000 S 5Th Ave. Bldg 240, Hines, IL 60141
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    • $547
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    5000 S 5Th Ave. Bldg 240, Hines, IL 60141
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    • $547+
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    901 Wesley Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304
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    • 2 BEDS
    • $1,039
    • $1,335
    • $1,529
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    1026 Washington Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302
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    262 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302
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    638 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60304
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    • $1,295
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    800 S. 5Th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153
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    • $422+
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    411 Thatcher Ave., River Forest, IL 60305
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    • $1,269
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    305 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
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Getting around in Forest Park, IL

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51 /100
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Walk Score®: 72, Bike Score®: 51

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Forest Park, IL last updated?

Prices and availability in Forest Park, IL were last updated on 5 Jun 2023.

What are the best apartments in Forest Park, IL?

The best apartments in Forest Park, IL are: 7244 Randolph St., 241 Des Plaines Ave., 532 Des Plaines Ave., 516 Des Plaines Ave. and 133 Rockford Ave..

What is the average rent in Forest Park, IL?

The average rent in Forest Park, IL is $1,149. Start your search for apartments in Forest Park, IL now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Forest Park, IL?

The price range for a studio apartment in Forest Park, IL is between $1,159 and $1,229. View all studio apartments in Forest Park, IL.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Forest Park, IL?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Forest Park, IL is between $1,159 and $1,419. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Park, IL now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Forest Park, IL?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Forest Park, IL is between $1,159 and $1,419. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Forest Park, IL.

What type of rental buildings are in Forest Park, IL?

In Forest Park 49% of the housing is rented out compared to 51% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 11% of Forest Park’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 75% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 13% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Forest Park, IL?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Forest Park are about 53 years old, on average. Of these, none have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About none of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, all are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Forest Park, IL?

Studio apartments in Forest Park are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 100% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 0% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Living in Forest Park, IL

Just a short, 10-mile drive west from the big city of Chicago is the quaint and small town of Forest Park, IL. This is a perfect place for renters who commute to “Chi-Town” to live and raise a family. That’s because the public school system in Cook County is highly rated with renter households being able to look forward to lots of great parks and urban amenities in nearby Chicago. Apartments for rent in Forest Park have an overall vibe of a tight-knit community where people look out for their neighbors. The weather here is typical of a midwestern climate — some snow in the winter, with seasonal changes in the spring and fall and very hot, humid summers.

Renting in Forest Park, IL

Forest Park is an urban paradise with rental apartments within walking distance of various amenities, like restaurants, stores and coffee shops. About half of the population in Forest Park rent their homes and there are a variety of more affordable options here than there are in the city of Chicago, which can get expensive for renters. In Forest Park, most of the rental apartments are a combination of historical, colonial-style brick buildings and more modern dwellings. Granted, the amenities in each one vary, but you’ll typically find elevators, in-suite laundry facilities, and fitness centers with all the bells and whistles to help you stay fit while renting in Forest Park. It’s a great community for walking around rental complexes, as well, because everything is so close by.

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Forest Park, IL demographics

Forest Park, IL has a population of 14,297 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 7,594 of Forest Park’s residents are women and 6,703 are men. The median age of those who live in Forest Park, IL is 42.4.

Shopping in Forest Park, IL

Shopping for daily goods and services near rental apartments is easy in Forest Park. For instance, many stores, bars and restaurants are within walking distance of rentals. Forest Park Plaza is one such open-air shopping center that has a variety of big-box stores, including Planet Fitness and Living Fresh Market. Meanwhile, River Forest Town Center has salons, banks and other small goods stores. For an indoor mall, North Riverside Park Mall is just a three-mile drive south down Des Plaines Avenue, even though it’s technically located in North Riverside, which is one of the bordering towns of Forest Park. As far as grocery stores in the area near rental complexes, the choices are Ed’s Way Food Mart, Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s and a Jewel-Osco. Essentially, no matter where you rent in Forest Park, you’ll be able to get to whatever you need very quickly.

Forest Park, IL households

  • 3,248 Family
    3,713 Non-family
  • 1,309 Children
    5,652 No Children
  • 6,961Total Number of Households
  • 2.02Average People Per Household
  • $72,827Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 6,961 households in Forest Park, IL. 3,248 are family households and 3,713 are non-family households. There are 1,309 households with children in Forest Park and 5,652 households without children. On average, about 2.02 people live in a household in Forest Park, IL.

Transportation in Forest Park, IL

Renters in Forest Park have easy access to public transportation. This is especially good news if you commute into downtown Chicago for work, but live in a rental in Forest Park and don’t want to take your car into the city. In particular, the blue and green lines of the CTA Elevated Trains run here, as well as the Metra, which is another commuter rail system. Otherwise, the Eisenhower Freeway runs through Forest Park for renters to travel around town and into Chicago. Finally, renters who want to travel by air can fly out of Chicago at O’Hare International Airport (8 miles away) or Chicago Midway International Airport (11 miles away).

Forest Park, IL education statistics

The level of education of the population of Forest Park, IL is as follows: 1% have no high school education, 21% completed some high school, 24% partially completed college, 9% have an Associate Degree, 26% have a Bachelor Degree, and 18% have a Graduate Degree.

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