1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Forest Park, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Forest Park, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $1,620 and +5% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Forest Park
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Forest Park
Compare Forest Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $646 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Marion | $780 |
| 10 | Normal | $790 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $800 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Forest Park.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Forest Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park, IL | 2.1 mi | $1,797 | +$337 (+23%) |
| Broadview, IL | 2.7 mi | $1,240 | $-220 (-15%) |
| Berwyn, IL | 2.8 mi | $1,420 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Brookfield, IL | 3.5 mi | $1,360 | $-100 (-7%) |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 3.9 mi | $1,480 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Cicero, IL | 4.4 mi | $1,290 | $-170 (-12%) |
| La Grange Park, IL | 4.6 mi | $1,510 | +$50 (+3%) |
| La Grange, IL | 6.8 mi | $1,520 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Elmhurst, IL | 8.8 mi | $2,050 | +$590 (+40%) |
| Chicago, IL | 10 mi | $1,705 | +$245 (+17%) |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 11.5 mi | $1,440 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 11.5 mi | $1,870 | +$410 (+28%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Forest Park — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Forest Park?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Forest Park, Illinois is $1,460 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $1,620.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Forest Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,400 ($4,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Forest Park expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Forest Park's 1-bedroom median of $1,460 is +5% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Forest Park rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Forest Park ranks #69 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Forest Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Broadview ($1,240), Berwyn ($1,420), Brookfield ($1,360).