3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Park Forest, IL
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Park Forest, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +19% higher than the citywide median of $1,981 and +11% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $988 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,190 |
| 3 | Dixon | $1,210 |
| 4 | Macomb | $1,220 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,230 |
| 6 | Danville | $1,230 |
| 7 | Quincy | $1,230 |
| 8 | Swansea | $1,243 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $1,290 |
| 10 | Decatur | $1,310 |
| 11 | Savoy | $1,310 |
| 12 | Carbondale | $1,320 |
| 13 | Moline | $1,320 |
| 14 | Peoria | $1,340 |
| 15 | Urbana | $1,355 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,390 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $3,390 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $3,390 |
| 4 | Barrington | $3,390 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $3,250 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $3,250 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $3,200 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $3,165 |
| 9 | Naperville | $3,068 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $3,060 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $3,060 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $3,040 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $3,010 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,985 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Park Forest.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Park Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood, IL | 5.7 mi | $2,180 | $-180 (-8%) |
| Lansing, IL | 11 mi | $1,970 | $-390 (-17%) |
| Midlothian, IL | 11.4 mi | $1,890 | $-470 (-20%) |
| Dolton, IL | 12 mi | $2,480 | +$120 (+5%) |
| Blue Island, IL | 12.2 mi | $1,720 | $-640 (-27%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 12.3 mi | $1,850 | $-510 (-22%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 13 mi | $1,840 | $-520 (-22%) |
| Munster, IN | 13.3 mi | $1,790 | $-570 (-24%) |
| Alsip, IL | 14 mi | $1,790 | $-570 (-24%) |
| Orland Park, IL | 14.5 mi | $2,310 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Highland, IN | 16.3 mi | $1,710 | $-650 (-28%) |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 16.9 mi | $2,090 | $-270 (-11%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Park Forest — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Park Forest?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Park Forest, Illinois is $2,360 per month. This is +19% higher than the citywide median of $1,981.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Park Forest?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $94,400 ($7,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Park Forest expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Park Forest's 3-bedroom median of $2,360 is +11% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Park Forest rank for 3-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 3-bedroom data, Park Forest ranks #78 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Park Forest?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Homewood ($2,180), Lansing ($1,970), Midlothian ($1,890).