Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
River Forest, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in River Forest
$1,974/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in River Forest is $1,974 per month as of June 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $24 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in River Forest
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 13% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $1,725, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in River Forest run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,337 |  9% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $1,999 | 10% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 38% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 1% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
River Forest | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,725 | 94% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,395 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,337
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
38%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
1%
River Forest
Average rent
$2,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
94%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,395
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
1%higher than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in River Forest, IL is 18% lower than the median rent in Bensenville, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,400
13%$2,525
24%$1,910
20%$2,350
58%$2,725
31%$2,175
33%$2,300
6%$1,550
10%$1,489
6%$2,600
14%$2,037
32%$2,800
18%Discover rentals in River Forest, IL
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in River Forest
1111 Bonnie Brae Pl #3W, River Forest, IL 60305
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,499
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in River Forest
1111 Bonnie Brae Pl #3E, River Forest, IL 60305
2 beds
2 baths
$2,690
House 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 $1,974 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in River Forest?
Average rent prices in River Forest have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does River Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in River Forest is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $24 more 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 $79,000/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).