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402 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305, USA|River Forest
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Property Overview
402 Franklin Ave. earns a strong overall rating with standout marks for price, amenities, and location, suggesting solid value and convenience. It also includes off-street parking with rent, and nearby highly rated elementary, middle, and high schools are within close reach.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- High school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 800 sqft | $1,975 /mo | 1 unit available | Top floor and spacious one bedroom apartment home with updated kitchen. Off-street parking space included in the rent. |
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Amenities for 402 Franklin Ave.
Building
| Laundry Room in Building | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
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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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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 9 |
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About 402 Franklin Ave.
Top floor and spacious one bedroom apartment home with updated kitchen. Off-street parking space included in the rent.
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 GoodWith a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 402 Franklin Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 402 Franklin Ave. has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
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.
402 Franklin Ave. 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.
402 Franklin Ave. goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 402 Franklin Ave. 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.
402 Franklin Ave. 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 402 Franklin Ave. 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.
402 Franklin Ave. 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.
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 402 Franklin Ave. compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
- No central heat
- Fewer climate control options
- Oven not listed
- In-unit oven not included in listing
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Rent trends in River Forest
1-bedroom apartments at 402 Franklin Ave. cost about 36% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in River Forest.
Median rents as of Feb 14 2026.
River Forest
River Forest
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,350 |
| September 2024 | $1,318 |
| October 2024 | $1,261 |
| November 2024 | $1,317 |
| December 2024 | $1,333 |
| June 2025 | $1,200 |
| July 2025 | $1,200 |
| August 2025 | $1,475 |
| September 2025 | $1,380 |
| October 2025 | $1,378 |
| February 2026 | $1,200 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,290 |
| September 2025 | $1,450 |
| October 2025 | $1,450 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $79,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,975.
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Schools near 402 Franklin Ave.
Lincoln Elementary School
511 park ave
river forest, IL, 60305
K-4Public
A
Lindop Elementary School
2400 s 18th ave
broadview, IL, 60155
PK, K-8Public
C+
Rhodes Elementary School
8931 fullerton ave
river grove, IL, 60171
PK, K-8Public
C
River Grove Elementary School
2650 thatcher ave
river grove, IL, 60171
PK, K-8Public
B
Komarek Elementary School
8940 w 24th st
north riverside, IL, 60546
PK, K-8Public
B
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Getting around River Forest near 402 Franklin Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 402 Franklin Ave, River Forest
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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