Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Forest Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Forest Park

$1,612/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Forest Park is $1,612 per month as of October 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $287 less per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Forest Park

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,612, whereas a house costs $2,645. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Park run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,797.

Listings

Studio

$1,272

9%

23%

1 bedroom

$1,400

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,950

2%

25%

3 bedroom

$2,675

31%

49%

4 bedroom

$3,350

4%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,272

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

49%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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$1,612
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,412
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Forest Park, IL is 14% higher than the median rent in Berwyn, IL.

Discover rentals in Forest Park, IL

Sutton Properties - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Sutton Properties

1140 Dunlop Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
420 Marengo - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

420 Marengo

420 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
420 Marengo Ave #3F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

420 Marengo Ave #3F, Forest Park, IL 60130

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Roosevelt Rd - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.6

Very good

Roosevelt Rd

7226 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,612 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Forest Park?

Average rent prices in Forest Park have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Forest Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Forest Park is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $287 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 $65,000/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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