The Emerson
1135 Westgate St,
Oak Park, IL 60301
$1,726 - $3,480 | Studio - 2 Beds
Forest Park
Forest Park, IL
Area Guide
Experience big-city access with small-town charm
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Close-Knit
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Active
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Affordable
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Suburban
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Located about ten miles west of Downtown Chicago, Forest Park offers a unique combination of charming small-town life and urban sophistication with access to quality education, affordable homes, and a close-knit, active community. Forest Park residents enjoy a wide range of fine dining choices at local eateries and pubs in addition to a host of fun festivals and family events throughout the year. Getting around from Forest Park is simple with access to the Eisenhower Expressway, the Metra, and the Blue and Green lines of CTA Elevated Trains.
Rent Trends
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Forest Park, IL is $945 for a studio, $1,162 for one bedroom, $1,657 for two bedrooms, and $1,242 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Forest Park has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,162/month
668 Sq Ft
House
$3,142/month
465 Sq Ft
Transportation
85
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
4
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
55
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Field Stevenson Elementary School
Public
Grades 3-5
197 Students
3
Public
Grades PK-2
196 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades K-2
137 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 3-5
77 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 6-8
160 Students
4
Proviso Math And Science Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
899 Students
10
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schuth's Grove / Callahan Grove
- Oak Park Conservatory
- Andrew Toman Grove
- Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods
- Brookfield Zoo
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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