Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Forest, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lake Forest
$3,800/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake Forest is $3,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 100% above the national average rent, or $1,900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake Forest
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lake Forest rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lake Forest, IL
Average rent prices in Lake Forest have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Lake Forest, IL
Rent prices in Lake Forest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake Forest is $2,900, whereas a house costs $3,674. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Forest run $3,647 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,777.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,725 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | 40% | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,365 | 1% | 80% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | 7% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 30% |  27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Conway Farms | $2,440 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,900 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,674 | 27% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,725
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
40%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,365
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
80%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
27%
Conway Farms
Average rent
$2,440
Apartments
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Houses
Average rent
$3,674
Last 30 days
27%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lake Forest and Deerfield by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lake Forest
100%higher than the national median
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Forest, IL is 48% higher than the median rent in Deerfield, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,560
5%$1,695
9%$2,284
$2,638
$2,300
25%$2,850
20%$2,625
7%$2,500
4%$2,500
16%$2,690
$3,700
6%$1,895
19%Discover rentals in Lake Forest, IL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
580 N Bank Ln #20, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
333 Scott St, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,990
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake Forest
335 Scott St #335, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,990
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
1161 Gavin Ct, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4 beds
6.5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
3d ago
1401 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,999–$6,000
Apartment for rent
13h ago
145 Morris Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,647–$10,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
580 N Bank Ln #20, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
13h ago
145 Morris Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,647–$10,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
333 Scott St, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,990
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake Forest
335 Scott St #335, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,990
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake Forest
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
3d ago
145 Morris Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1 bed
1 bath
$3,647–$9,429
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lake Forest, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Lake Forest rental market.
How much is rent in Lake Forest?
The average rent in Lake Forest is $3,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake Forest?
Average rent prices in Lake Forest have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Lake Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake Forest is 100% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,900 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake Forest?
To comfortably afford rent in Lake Forest, you'd need to earn approximately $152,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).