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229 Marengo Ave
229 Marengo Ave,
Forest Park,
IL
60130
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- Walker's Paradise
- Elevator
- Balcony
About 229 Marengo Ave
229 Marengo Apartments in Forest Park, IL is ready to be your home. This community offers bright clean 1 bedroom apartments with a balcony and an on-site laundry. Parking is available. We are Very convenient to Metra, Green Line, Blue Line & the Eisenhower Expressway. Call 773-961-7962 for an appointment to view. Outdoor parking available for $60 1 block from Downtown Forest Park - Madison Street shops, Starbucks, restaurants and pubs Short walk to Downtown Oak Park shops, including Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, and restaurants Very convenient to Metra, Green Line, Blue Line & the Eisenhower Expressway Walkscore 88 Transit: - Metra, Green Line, Blue Line - Very Close to Eisenhower - Great biking area - Pets: cat only Tenant pays: - Electricity - all electric unit - Security Deposit - 1.5 month's rent Sign up for our FREE WEEKLY EMAIL UPDATE Text RENTALWEEKLY to 22828 to get started
229 Marengo Ave is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60130 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Forest Park School District 91 attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Bright Clean 1st Floor Laundry
- New Carpeting
- New Kitchen Counters
- Renovated
- Separate Entrance From Parking Lot
- Ss Appliances
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Linen Closet
- Balcony
229 Marengo Ave,
Forest Park,
IL
60130
West Cook is a multicultural neighborhood south of O’Hare International Airport. Golfers in the community enjoy its numerous golf greens, including Oak Park Country Club and Edgewood Valley Country Club.
Public transit abounds in West Cook, attracting renters who wish to live outside the cities in which they work. Residents appreciate the shopping opportunities at Fashion Outlets of Chicago and North Riverside Park Mall.
The Brookfield Zoo is a fun-filled attraction in West Cook which houses hundreds of animals. Locals adore the neighborhood’s lush green spaces – many of which are in walking distance of affordable West Cook apartments. Direct access to Interstate 55 and Interstate 294 makes commuting easy, whether you’re traveling into Chicago or a neighboring state.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| West Cook | Forest Park, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $918 | $974 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,122 | $1,233 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,386 | $1,683 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,582 | $1,274 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi |
229 Marengo Ave is within 6 minutes or 1.8 miles from Concordia University-Chicago. It is also near Dominican University, Priory and Dominican University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades 3-5
103 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
185 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
927 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,276 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,548 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,101 Students
Nearby
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Forest Park include Harlem/Lake Station (Green Line), located 0.5 mile from 229 Marengo Ave. 229 Marengo Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 9.8 miles or 16 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 11.8 miles or 23 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.8 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 23 min | 11.8 mi |
Walkability Near 229 Marengo Ave
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 229 Marengo Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
229 Marengo Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Oak Park Conservatory
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Columbus Park and Field House
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
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Austin Town Hall Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Wonder Works Children's Museum
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
229 Marengo Ave has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Oak Park Conservatory, Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods, and Austin Town Hall Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
229 Marengo Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Rush Oak Park Hospital which is 0.4 mile away and a 7 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 31 min | 21.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 33 min | 24.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 42 min | 26.3 mi |
229 Marengo Ave has 3 military bases within 26.3 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Naperville which is 21.2 miles away and a 31 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
229 Marengo Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130