Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Average rent in
River Forest, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in River Forest
$1,605/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in River Forest is $1,605 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $295 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in River Forest
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,605, whereas a house costs $2,325. 1-bedroom apartments in River Forest run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,790.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,225 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | 7% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $3,215 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,625 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
River Forest | $1,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,605 | 1% | 10% | |
Condos | $2,389 | No Change | 49% | |
Houses | $2,325 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,225
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,215
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,625
River Forest
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,605
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,389
Last year
49%
Houses
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
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
16%lower than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in River Forest, IL is 33% lower than the median rent in Bensenville, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,400
3%$1,987
35%$2,600
13%$1,809
13%$1,995
49%$1,695
1%$2,597
39%$1,550
30%$1,550
9%$2,095
28%$2,000
5%$2,682
2%Discover rentals in River Forest, IL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in River Forest
1518 N Harlem Ave #2E, River Forest, IL 60305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
3d ago
402 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in River Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in River Forest
419 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Studio
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in River Forest
419 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Studio
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in River Forest
1541 Monroe Ave #2, River Forest, IL 60305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,790
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in River Forest
1518 N Harlem Ave #2E, River Forest, IL 60305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in River Forest
1541 Monroe Ave #2, River Forest, IL 60305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,790
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in River Forest
1518 N Harlem Ave #2E, River Forest, IL 60305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
3d ago
402 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in River Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in River Forest
419 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Studio
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment 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 $1,605 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in River Forest?
Average rent prices in River Forest have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does River Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in River Forest is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 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 $64,000/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).