River Forest, IL rental market
What is the average rent in River Forest, IL?
Last updated August 5, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in River Forest, IL is $1,900.
Average rent
$1,900
Month-over-month change
+$175
Year-over-year change
+$125
Available rentals
10
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,600 to $6,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $125 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 | No data |
| 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 HOT. 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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