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Oak Forest, IL

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Experience the serenity of the suburbs near metropolitan bustle

Suburban Family-Friendly Affordable Peaceful Quiet Welcoming Charming Convenient Commuter

Oak Forest is a lush, southwestern Chicago suburb cradled by dense forest preserves and meadows. Outdoor recreation abounds throughout Oak Forest’s 20 beautiful parks in addition to the renowned George W. Dunne National Golf Course. The Oak Forest Park District also provides a broad range of recreational programs for all ages in the community.

Oak Forest fosters a strong sense of community through a variety of family-oriented events, including the popular Oak Fest, Gaelic Park Irish Fest, and the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. Getting around from Oak Forest is easy with access to a local Metra station on the Rock Island line and the Pace bus system as well as Interstates 57, 80, and 294. The many dynamic amenities of Downtown Chicago are just a 30-minute drive or train ride away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Oak Forest, IL is $739 for a studio, $1,106 for one bedroom, $2,404 for two bedrooms, and $1,393 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oak Forest has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,106/month
602 Sq Ft
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Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

25

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lee R Foster Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

395 Students

7
out of 10

Kerkstra Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

389 Students

7
out of 10

Scarlet Oak Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-4

225 Students

7
out of 10

Fieldcrest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

207 Students

6
out of 10

Arbor Park Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

486 Students

5
out of 10

Arbor Park Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

486 Students

5
out of 10

Jack Hille Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

528 Students

3
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Oak Forest High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,370 Students

7
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bremen Grove
  • Camp Sullivan
  • Carlson Springs Woods
  • Tinley Creek Woods
  • Bur Oak Woods

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.