1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Park Forest, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Park Forest, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,981 and +17% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Park Forest
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 Park Forest
Compare Park Forest'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 Park Forest.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Park Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood, IL | 5.7 mi | $1,510 | $-120 (-7%) |
| Lansing, IL | 11 mi | $1,360 | $-270 (-17%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 11.4 mi | $1,300 | $-330 (-20%) |
| Dolton, IL | 12 mi | $1,710 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 12.2 mi | $1,190 | $-440 (-27%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 12.3 mi | $1,280 | $-350 (-21%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 13 mi | $1,270 | $-360 (-22%) |
| Munster, IN | 13.3 mi | $1,190 | $-440 (-27%) |
| Alsip, IL | 14 mi | $1,230 | $-400 (-25%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 14.5 mi | $1,590 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Highland, IN | 16.3 mi | $1,140 | $-490 (-30%) |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 16.9 mi | $1,440 | $-190 (-12%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Park Forest — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Park Forest?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Park Forest, Illinois is $1,630 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,981.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Park Forest?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,200 ($5,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Park Forest expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Park Forest's 1-bedroom median of $1,630 is +17% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 65th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Park Forest rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Park Forest ranks #79 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Park Forest?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Homewood ($1,510), Lansing ($1,360), Midlothian ($1,300).