What is the average apartment size in Park Forest?

The average size for a Park Forest, IL apartment is 1,132 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Park Forest?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Park Forest is $1,489 per month, a 2.56% increase from last year’s average of $1,452.

What is the average apartment size in Park Forest?

The typical apartment in Park Forest offers about 1,132 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Park Forest, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Park Forest?

The typical rent budget in Park Forest ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Park Forest?

In Park Forest, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Park Forest is $1,489, a 2.56% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,452.

One-bedroom apartments provide 783 square feet for $1,260, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,520 offer 1,236 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,360 sq ft) for $1,809, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Park Forest, IL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,489	1,132 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,260	783 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,520	1,236 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,809	1,360 sq. ft.

Park Forest, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Park Forest, IL have increased by 2.56% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,452 to $1,489.

What's the typical rent budget in Park Forest, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Park Forest, IL (58%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Park Forest, IL?

2,917 or 36% of the households in Park Forest, IL are renter-occupied while 5,296 or 64% are owner-occupied.

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How Park Forest Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Park Forest	$1,489
Chicago	$2,432
Oak Park	$2,213
Evanston	$2,568
Rockford	$1,252
Skokie	$2,128
Peoria	$1,218
Aurora	$1,865
Naperville	$2,082
Waukegan	$1,365
Dekalb	$1,105
Hammond, IN	$1,224
Matteson	$2,437
Chicago Heights, IL	$1,238
Lansing, IL	$1,251
Calumet City, IL	$1,123
Riverdale, IL	$1,096
Tinley Park, IL	$1,948
Blue Island, IL	$1,019
Highland, IN	$1,729
Oak Forest, IL	$1,291

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Park Forest apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.