Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Average rent in
River Forest, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in River Forest
$1,770/mo
48%vs previous year
The average rent in River Forest is $1,770 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $130 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in River Forest
7
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of River 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 River Forest, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in River Forest, IL
Average rent prices in River Forest have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 48% 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
River Forest, IL
Rent prices in River Forest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in River Forest is $1,822, whereas a house costs $3,280. 1-bedroom apartments in River Forest run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,859 |  22% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,812 | No Change | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | 2% | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 10% | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $4,471 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
River Forest | $1,770 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,822 | No Change | 5% | |
Condos | $1,750 | 8% | 17% | |
Houses | $3,280 | No Change | 10% | |
Rooms | $925 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,859
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,812
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,471
River Forest
Average rent
$1,770
Apartments
Average rent
$1,822
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
17%
Houses
Average rent
$3,280
Last year
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$925
The table above reflects average rent prices in River 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 River Forest, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in River Forest and Bensenville by all bedroom counts and property types.
River Forest
7%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in River Forest, IL is 7% lower than the median rent in Bensenville, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$2,035
13%$2,125
3%$2,700
29%$2,225
43%$1,600
12%$2,200
56%$1,550
50%$1,550
7%$3,000
2%$2,000
1%$2,170
19%Discover rentals in River Forest, IL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in River Forest
1112 N Harlem Ave #1, River Forest, IL 60305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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.Condo for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in River Forest
410 Franklin Ave #NA, River Forest, IL 60305
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Price dropped $550Additional 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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in River Forest
1541 1/2 Monroe Ave #B, River Forest, IL 60305
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in River Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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
Available Oct 1
4d ago
402 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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
2d ago
Apartment for rent in River Forest
410 Franklin Ave #NA, River Forest, IL 60305
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Price dropped $550Additional 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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in River Forest
1112 N Harlem Ave #1, River Forest, IL 60305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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.Condo for rent
4d ago
402 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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
2d ago
Apartment for rent in River Forest
410 Franklin Ave #NA, River Forest, IL 60305
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Price dropped $550Additional 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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in River Forest
1541 1/2 Monroe Ave #B, River Forest, IL 60305
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.Condo for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in River Forest
410 Franklin Ave #NA, River Forest, IL 60305
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Price dropped $550Additional 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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
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Frequently asked questions for River Forest, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the River Forest rental market.
How much is rent in River Forest?
The average rent in River Forest is $1,770 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in River Forest?
Average rent prices in River Forest have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 48% since last year.
How does River Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in River Forest is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $130 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in River Forest?
To comfortably afford rent in River Forest, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/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).