The Emerson
1135 Westgate St,
Oak Park, IL 60301
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,920 - $3,780
Rental Market Trends in Forest Park, IL
What is the average rent in Forest Park, IL?
$1,202/month
Average Rent
672 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Forest Park, IL is $1,202 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $966 per month for a studio, $1,202 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,674 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,255 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Forest Park, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $32 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 July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Forest Park, IL
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
21%
$700 - $1,000/month
64%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
12%
$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 $1,202, you’ll want to make about $4,006 per month or $48,072 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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.