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Rental Market Trends in Park Forest, IL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Park Forest, IL is $1,346/month.
Rent in Park Forest is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,346/month
Average Rent
788 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3.1%
Change / Year
60
Available Apartments
Park Forest rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Park Forest average $1,053 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Park Forest average $1,346 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Park Forest average $1,565 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Park Forest average $1,845 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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Average Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Park Forest, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $42 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Park Forest, IL
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
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$700 - $1,000/month
50%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
50%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
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Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Park Forest, IL?
Because the average rent in Park Forest is $1,346, you’ll want to make about $4,486 per month or $53,832 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 Park Forest, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Park Forest, 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.
View the Park Forest Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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University Park
Avg Rent: $1,265/month
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South Chicago Heights
Avg Rent: $848/month
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Richton Park
Avg Rent: $1,271/month
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Chicago Heights
Avg Rent: $899/month
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Steger
Avg Rent: $1,169/month
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Matteson
Avg Rent: $850/month
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Flossmoor
Avg Rent: $1,423/month
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Crete
Avg Rent: $676/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Park Forest?
The average rent in Park Forest is $1,346 per month, which is 19.2% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Park Forest?
The average rent for a house in Park Forest, IL is $2,211 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Park Forest?
Rents in Park Forest, IL are increasing, with prices up 3.1% year-over-year and $42 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Park Forest?
In Park Forest, IL, 50% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.