720 Forrest Ave #53, Springfield, IL 62702
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720 Forrest Ave #53
Springfield, IL 62702

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 924 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 924 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
924 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 720 Forrest Ave #53.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Lease Information
3 Bed, 2 Bath Home, 924 Sq Ft
$1275/ Month | $1275 Security Deposit
Lawn Maintenance + Trash Included

Home Features
Energy Efficient! Our utility costs are an average of 1/3 cheaper than older homes
New Appliances
Laundry Room with washer/ dryer connection
Two Decks
Laminate + Carpet Floori

- Owner pays for trash disposal and lawn maintenance
- Renter is responsible for other utilities
- No aggressive dog breeds, i.e., Pit bulls
- We charge a $150 application fee that includes your background check. Once approved, this fee is deducted from your first month's rent.
720 Forrest Ave #53, Springfield, IL 62702 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 924 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2024 with an asking price of $1,275 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 7, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $985/month.

Home Details for 720 Forrest Ave #53

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 720 Forrest Ave #53

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1303 E Jackson St, Springfield, IL
1.37
Apartment
$125,000
08/26/25
3
1
-
400 E Laurel St, Springfield, IL
2.55
Apartment
$189,000
10/28/25
4
2
1,400 sqft
229 W Allen St, Springfield, IL
2.53
Apartment
$53,000
11/18/25
3
1.5
1,050 sqft
901 S College St, Springfield, IL
2.46
Apartment
$170,000
11/25/25
2
1
800 sqft
444 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL
2.78
Apartment
$47,000
06/01/26
4
1
1,000 sqft
2403 Lynnhaven Dr, Springfield, IL
4.49
Multi-Family Home
$205,000
10/03/25
2
1
962 sqft
2426 Milford Rd, Springfield, IL
4.62
Apartment
$200,000
09/29/25
2
1
1,000 sqft
1400 Shiloh Dr, Springfield, IL
4.59
Apartment
$279,000
06/29/26
2
2.5
3,283 sqft
2200 Lexington Dr, Springfield, IL
5.40
Apartment
$328,000
01/05/26
2
1
-
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Springfield

At least 943 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • James Williams
    "Itā€™s small and quiet and has a large portion of woods nearby and a school with a playground and soccer field. "
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    "Residents donā€™t pick up after their dogs so be careful walking outside, especially when it rains. I prefer taking my dogs to a dog park."
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  • Trulia User
    "Fine love it here people are nice houses are nice and we find things just fine. My family lives here and wouldnā€™t leave them"
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  • Lazenobiaw19
    "Itā€™s dog friendly. On my block almost everyone has a dog. Had no problems . Every where I go, I see a dog walking with owner or not but theyā€™re always friendly "
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  • Rita Flynn
    "Friendly neighbors, no fights, peace, and quiet. A nice neighborhood for your animal. Be able to relax in your home without any worries of someone trying to break in or rob or kill you."
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  • sheyp
    "Huge fenced yard...its secure and a lot of space for dogs to run. There's a lot of trees with squirrels too."
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  • Pam Weisenborn
    "Iā€™ve lived in this neighborhood for 12 years. We love it and have no plans to move. Great neighbors. No complaints!"
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  • Pam Weisenborn
    "Friendly neighbors. They hang out at our pool. Kids are so sweet. We absolutely love this neighborhood!"
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  • Trulia User
    "It feels super safe and Iā€™ve never had to deal with annoying people or kids and it is a nice place to live in"
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  • Trulia User
    "Grew up in this neighborhood and now as an adulting Iā€™m visiting my parents - looks and feels just like it did 25 years ago"
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  • Trulia User
    "very accessible to public transportation and a nice and quiet location. neighborhood has long standing residents. very safe place to live!"
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  • Trulia User
    "its not far from my job. but the area isnt fantastic in my personal opinion but i know a lot of people that have lived over there and had no issues"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood to live in. I think the people could be a little more friendlier. Iā€™ve lived here 17 years and while everyone waves at each other I donā€™t know anyone. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice quiet friendly safe area. I love it! I would love to live there again. Beautiful place to live. And close to convenient places like food bank shopping close! Easy to get around!"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many neighborly families in this area. Good schools and churches. A great area to raise a family."
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    "I have not seen anyone walking their dogs around the neighborhood, so far. maybe during the day. thank you"
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  • Trulia User
    "Northend Springfield, good blue collar people with family values. Great amenities in Springfield with a a small town feel!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Since I've been here over a year and a half I have noticed the crime and sirens are getting closer and closer to our neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "the adjoining streets are mostly all connected to very busy main roads and getting out of neighborhood streets onto main roads can be very difficult at peak times."
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  • Trulia User
    "The better part of the Northend of Springfield. Twin Lakes and Devouroe Heights are nice too. Fireworks during 4th of July. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Being such a short distance from down town makes attending events convenient. The farmers market is great. "
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  • Trulia User
    "great Very good awesome and will always be the best on site where type with all of the other other rental places this is available to everywhere and it's very very good to join and hanwork with under all circumstances"
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  • Trulia User
    "It appears to be dog friendly. I just bought a house here! There is a pond and plenty of sidewalk to walk your dog on. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Established neighborhood with long time residents but a good mix of young and old. People look out for each other here."
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  • Jacob B.
    "This city has gone downhill. The nice neighborhoods on the north end have become filled with residents that donā€™t care how their neighborhood looks. Too many rentals. "
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  • Zachary D.
    "Iā€™ve lived in the area for 2 years and itā€™s a lively place to live. There is shopping and restaurants nearby and always people walking, biking, or running around. Itā€™s a great part of Springfield."
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  • Kim
    "Parents watch their kids, itā€™s close to everything, small knit, and orderly. Thereā€™s a park nearby and a library. "
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  • Daniel K.
    "Barbecues will help bring everyone together especially during times like this. I have not had any issues yet in this neighborhood. "
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  • Madeline C.
    "You will see a lot of other dog owners and there are a couple groups that you could connect to you and really enjoy"
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  • MaryJane J.
    "Our neighborhood is usually quiet and neighbors are friendly! If someone needs help there is always someone that is willing to help out! šŸ˜Š"
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  • Alexisburnett77
    "Great town to raise kids. With small town feel but a larger area. We have great public and private schools for children as well..................... "
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  • Natashaslawson
    "The closet access to public transportation is approximately a six block walk. Most residents own cars. "
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  • Vosebrad
    "IL State Fair is great every August. And there are a lot of festivals and outings downtown through out the summer weekends. The fair also has motorcycle races on Labor Day and Memorial Day weekends as well. And everyone has to visit The Lincoln Sites and the museum and library!!!!! "
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  • MaryJane J.
    "This neighborhood is awesome! It is private, safe, and friendly. We walk daily and visit with people along the way. Wouldnā€™t want to live anywhere else!"
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  • Jessicakearns16
    "This a good neighborhood for you to play with your kids outside and not be bothered but I donā€™t think it would be safe for your child to walk to the park alone."
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  • Sana N.
    "Best neighborhood very friendly people. Very good places to visit and great for children. The place is surrounded by lakes "
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  • Gluputerbaugh
    "Mass transit, Uber, Lyft, Bicycle, car are all quick and convenient options for my daily commute downtown!"
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  • Deana S. S.
    "We have community holiday events, including an Easter egg hunt and Holiday light competition as well as a neighborhood garage sale and summer picnic. "
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  • Thornhill6
    "SOB festival, Route 66 car cruise, parades, great restaurants and coffee places. Wonderful local businesses. "
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  • Katie B.
    "I'm new to the area but there seem to be a lot of family friendly events through the schools and churches. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 7, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,275
Aug 10, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,275
Nov 22, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Sep 7, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,100
Apr 3, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 720 Forrest Ave #53

  • Is Springfield a buyer's or seller's market?
    Springfield is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Springfield?
    The median sale price in Springfield is $192K. That is up $20.83K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Springfield?
    Residents describe Springfield, IL as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Springfield, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 720 Forrest Ave #53?
    The closest schools to 720 Forrest Ave #53 in Springfield, IL are Lanphier High School (rated 1/10), Matheny-Withrow Elementary School (rated 2/10), Washington Middle School (rated 1/10).
  • Does 720 Forrest Ave #53 have air conditioning?
    Yes, 720 Forrest Ave #53 in Springfield, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 720 Forrest Ave #53 have parking?
    Yes, 720 Forrest Ave #53 in Springfield, IL has on-site parking.

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