The Emerson
1135 Westgate St,
Oak Park, IL 60301
$1,900 - $3,640
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Forest Park, IL
What is the average rent in Forest Park, IL?
$1,200/month
Average Rent
667 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Forest Park, IL is $1,200 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Forest Park more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Forest Park, you can expect to pay about $973 per month for a studio, $1,200 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,605 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,263 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Forest Park, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
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Rent Ranges in Forest Park, IL
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
21%
$700 - $1,000/month
67%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Forest Park, IL?
Because the average rent in Forest Park is $1,200, you’ll want to make about $4,000 per month or $48,000 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Forest Park, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Forest Park, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† 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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.