Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Forest, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lake Forest
$3,750/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake Forest is $3,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake Forest
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lake Forest rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Lake Forest, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Lake Forest, IL
Average rent prices in Lake Forest have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $3,200, whereas a house costs $3,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Forest run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,855.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,805 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 | 6% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,775 |  2% | 30% | |
3 bedroom | $3,725 | 5% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,100 | No Change | 37% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Conway Farms | $2,980 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,200 | No Change | 15% | |
Condos | $2,350 | No Change | 29% | |
Houses | $3,725 | No Change | 43% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,805
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
30%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,725
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last year
37%
Conway Farms
Average rent
$2,980
Apartments
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last year
29%
Houses
Average rent
$3,725
Last year
43%
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
97%higher than the national median
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Forest, IL is 46% higher than the median rent in Deerfield, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,572
5%$1,695
18%$2,850
29%$3,116
7%$1,855
$2,687
54%$2,400
14%$1,632
18%$2,600
4%$2,275
$3,400
10%$2,122
6%Discover rentals in Lake Forest, IL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
4 S June Ter #1, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
580 N Bank Ln #20, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
333 Scott St, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake Forest
587 Ivy Ct, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
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.House for rent
15m ago
1401 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,999–$6,000
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
145 Morris Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,370–$10,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake Forest
1301 N Western Ave #231, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake Forest
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,800
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.Condo for rent
15m ago
1401 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,999–$6,000
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
145 Morris Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,370–$10,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake Forest
335 Scott St #335, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
580 N Bank Ln #20, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
1d ago
145 Morris Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,370–$10,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
333 Scott St, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
838 N Western Ave #2, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake Forest
587 Ivy Ct, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
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.House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Price dropped $300Fees 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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
333 Scott St, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
580 N Bank Ln #20, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake Forest
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,800
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.Condo 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 $3,750 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake Forest?
Average rent prices in Lake Forest have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Lake Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake Forest is 97% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,850 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 $150,000/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).