River Forest, IL rental market
What is the average rent in River Forest, IL?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in River Forest, IL is $1,899.
Average rent
$1,899
Month-over-month change
-$51
Year-over-year change
+$149
Available rentals
11
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,095 to $3,795.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,700+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $149 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,200 | $1,720 |
| Feb | $2,600 | $1,725 |
| Mar | $3,095 | $2,400 |
| Apr | $2,500 | $2,395 |
| May | $1,995 | $2,395 |
| Jun | $1,895 | $1,895 |
| Jul | $1,895 | $1,725 |
| Aug | $1,775 | $1,835 |
| Sep | $1,700 | $1,900 |
| Oct | $1,775 | No data |
| Nov | $1,850 | No data |
| Dec | $1,850 | No data |
Market temperature
The River Forest, IL rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in River Forest, IL is 5% lower than the national average.
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