The Emerson
1135 Westgate St,
Oak Park, IL 60301
$1,930 - $3,710
Studio - 2 Beds
Forest Park
Forest Park, IL
Area Guide
Experience big-city access with small-town charm
Accessible
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Convenient
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Family-Friendly
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Close-Knit
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Active
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Affordable
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Suburban
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Located about ten miles west of Downtown Chicago, Forest Park offers a unique combination of charming small-town life and urban sophistication with access to quality education, affordable homes, and a close-knit, active community. Forest Park residents enjoy a wide range of fine dining choices at local eateries and pubs in addition to a host of fun festivals and family events throughout the year. Getting around from Forest Park is simple with access to the Eisenhower Expressway, the Metra, and the Blue and Green lines of CTA Elevated Trains.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Forest Park, IL is $971 for a studio, $1,222 for one bedroom, $1,641 for two bedrooms, and $1,261 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Forest Park has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,222/month
667 Sq Ft
House
$1,428/month
750 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,229/month
831 Sq Ft
Transportation
85
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
4
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
55
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Field Stevenson Elementary School
Public
Grades 3-5
197 Students
Public
Grades PK-2
196 Students
Public
Grades K-2
137 Students
Public
Grades 3-5
77 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
160 Students
Proviso Math And Science Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
899 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schuth's Grove / Callahan Grove
- Oak Park Conservatory
- Andrew Toman Grove
- Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods
- Brookfield Zoo
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.