Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Forest Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Forest Park

$1,685/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Forest Park is $1,685 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $215 less per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Forest Park

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Forest Park rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Forest Park, IL

Average rent prices in Forest Park have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Forest Park, IL

Rent prices in Forest Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Forest Park is $1,695, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Park run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,837.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

5%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,412

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,922

5%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,175

14%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,884

21%

44%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,412

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,922

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,884

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

44%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Forest Park, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Forest Park, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Forest Park and Berwyn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Forest Park

Median rent price$1,685
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Forest Park, IL is 35% higher than the median rent in Berwyn, IL.

Discover rentals in Forest Park, IL

Grand Park - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Grand Park

1005 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,425–$1,825

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Sutton Properties - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Sutton Properties

1140 Dunlop Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

7406 Randolph - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

7406 Randolph

7406 Randolph St, Forest Park, IL 60130

2 beds

1 bath

$1,605

Roosevelt Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Roosevelt Rd

7226 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$1,795

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Frequently asked questions for Forest Park, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Forest Park rental market.

How much is rent in Forest Park?

The average rent in Forest Park is $1,685 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Forest Park?

Average rent prices in Forest Park have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Forest Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Forest Park is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $215 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Forest Park?

To comfortably afford rent in Forest Park, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Forest Park?

May offers the lowest rents in Forest Park, with prices running about 38% lower than December's peak rates. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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