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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • 24/7 emergency maintenance
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Individually controlled heat and air conditioning
  • Spacious one bedroom apartment
  • Beautiful hardwood laminate floors
  • Parking is available

Location

303 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130, USA
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Management

Forest Park Apartments

Leasing office

(708) 771-1777

Property Overview

Forest Park offers a compelling living experience with an excellent Zumper expert rating of 8.5 out of 10, reflecting its strong value for renters. The property features notable amenities including 24/7 emergency maintenance, on-site laundry, and spacious one-bedroom apartments with beautiful hardwood laminate floors. With a competitive price rating of 10 out of 10 and a location rated 9 out of 10, it provides exceptional convenience, pet-friendly options, and sustainable living opportunities, making it a standout choice in the area.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Forest Park is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Forest Park has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

First Month Rent FREE!1 bed1 bath$1,250 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Forest Park

Apartment Amenities

Air Conditioning

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundryOnsite Storage

Grounds

Storage
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Property details

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About Forest Park

HomeApartments in Forest Park Forest Park

Forest Park cost $1,250 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: storage and on-site laundry. Located at 303 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130, USA, Forest Park has 1 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 1 bedroom in Forest Park, renting an apartment at Forest Park is 14% cheaper per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Forest Park include but are not limited to: 1049 West Lawrence Avenue, 4925 Fairview Avenue


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Forest Park is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Forest Park has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Forest Park
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Forest Park offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Forest Park goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Forest Park receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Forest Park is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Forest Park does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Forest Park provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Forest Park is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 46 parks within a mile

Pet owners

  • 5 pet grooming services nearby
  • 13 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Forest Park compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Forest Park

1-bedroom apartments at Forest Park cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Park.

Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.
Forest Park
A table of studio rental data trends in Forest Park
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$938
April 2024$948
May 2024$965
June 2024$955
July 2024$950
August 2024$1,020
September 2024$1,092
February 2025$1,100
March 2025$1,100
April 2025$1,100
May 2025$1,033
June 2025$962
July 2025$975
August 2025$1,057
September 2025$1,168
October 2025$1,079
November 2025$1,005

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$50,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $50,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,250.
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Schools near Forest Park

Garfield Elementary School

543 hannah ave

forest park, IL, 60130

PK, K-2Public
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Getting around Forest Park near 303 Des Plaines Ave

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 303 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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