Average Rent in Forest Park, IL
1 apartment buildings, 1 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Forest Park, ILAvg Rent
$1,490/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,490/mo
Grand Park Apartments
Properties
1
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Units
1
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Forest Park, IL Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Park Apartments 1005 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130, USA | $1,490 | $1,490 | $1.99/ft² | 2.5 (86) | 1 |
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Forest Park, IL neighborhoods
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Forest Park, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Forest Park, IL is $1,490 per month, based on 1 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,490 at Grand Park Apartments to $1,490 at Grand Park Apartments.
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Forest Park, IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Forest Park, IL averages $1,490/mo. At the local median household income of $81,323, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Forest Park, IL at $1,352/mo. The current tracked market average runs 10% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Forest Park, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Forest Park, IL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$60,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,490/mo.
Comfortable income
$72,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Forest Park, IL is $81,323 , about 14% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Forest Park, IL
Overall prices in Forest Park, IL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Forest Park, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,490 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $5,111/mo |
Population
14,000
Median household income
$81,323
Census median rent
$1,352/mo
Census rent burden
26.3%
Median age
40.0
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Illinois
How Forest Park, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Forest Park, IL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $3,107 | +109% | -0.4% | 36 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,046 | +37% | -0.2% | 15 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,249 | -16% | -11.5% | 13 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $2,063 | +38% | +15.8% | 13 |
| Evanston, IL | $3,098 | +108% | -4.5% | 11 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,436 | -4% | -5.2% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Forest Park, IL?
The average rent in Forest Park, IL is $1,490 per month, based on 1 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Forest Park, IL?
The lowest available rent in Forest Park, IL starts at $1,490 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Forest Park, IL?
1-bedroom apartments in Forest Park, IL average $1,490/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,490/mo across 1 units tracked.
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