Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Average rent in
River Forest, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in River Forest
$1,650/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in River Forest is $1,650 per month as of August 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $290 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in River Forest
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of River Forest rentals at each price point
Rent trends in River Forest, IL
Average rent prices in River Forest have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,772, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in River Forest run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,357 | 9% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,772 | 8% |  8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 1% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
River Forest | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,772 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 14% | 11% | |
Houses | $2,500 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,357
Last 30 days
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
24%
River Forest
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
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
15%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in River Forest, IL is 27% lower than the median rent in Bensenville, IL.
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32%$2,400
31%$1,800
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12%$2,650
5%$1,885
7%$2,900
53%Discover rentals in River Forest, IL
1d ago
Condo for rent in River Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Condo for rent in River Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
402 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in River Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in River Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
402 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in River Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Condo for rent in River Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
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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 $1,650 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in River Forest?
Average rent prices in River Forest have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does River Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in River Forest is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $290 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 $66,000/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).