Houses Illinois Cook County Forest Park West Cook

$1,750 / Month

238 Des Plaines Ave

Forest Park, IL 60130

331-529-2988

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,000 sq ft
Available

Available Now

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Pets Allowed

238 Des Plaines Ave

About This Home

12 Month Lease , Available Now

Move-in ready,lovely 2 bed / 1 bath apartment in a prime Forest Park location offering exceptional access to local amenities and transportation. Just steps from the vibrant Madison Street,known for its wide variety of restaurants,bars,and boutique shops. Conveniently located minutes from the CTA Blue Line with direct access to downtown Chicago,and close to Interstate 290 for easy commuting. Enjoy close proximity to recreational amenities including the Park District of Forest Park,featuring aquatic facilities,sports fields,and year-round programming. Nearby access to the Des Plaines River Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path provides excellent outdoor options. The primary bedroom features a walk-out deck,offering a private outdoor space for relaxation. Rent includes one garage parking space at no additional cost-an exceptional value for the area. Separate free (non-coin operated) washer and dryer located in the basement. Tenant responsible for gas and electric utilities. Minimum Qualifications: Credit score of 640 or higher required. MLS# MRD12630475

238 Des Plaines Ave is a house located in Cook County and the 60130 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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House Features

Air Conditioning

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Dogs Allowed
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Cats Allowed
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Details

Lease Options

12 Months

Contact

Listed by Sharon Gardner | Real People Realty
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Neighborhood

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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Amenities

Air Conditioning

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Concordia University-Chicago	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Dominican University	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Dominican University, Priory	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Triton College	Drive:	9 min	4.0 mi

238 Des Plaines Ave is within 5 minutes or 1.6 miles from Concordia University-Chicago. It is also near Dominican University and Dominican University, Priory.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Forest Park include Forest Park Station, located 0.6 mile from 238 Des Plaines Ave. 238 Des Plaines Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 10.1 miles or 17 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 11.5 miles or 22 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Forest Park Station	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Harlem/Lake Station (Green Line)	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Oak Park Station (Green Line)	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Oak Park Station (Blue Line)	Drive:	3 min	1.7 mi
Harlem Station (Blue Line - Forest Park Branch)	Drive:	5 min	3.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Oak Park	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
River Forest	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Maywood	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Melrose Park	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Mars	Drive:	9 min	3.5 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	17 min	10.1 mi
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	22 min	11.5 mi

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

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Traffic

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 238 Des Plaines Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Forest Park Apartments	Walk:	1 min	0.1 mi
Madison Franklin Plaza	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
7736-7748 Madison St	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi

238 Des Plaines 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
Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Oak Park Conservatory	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Schuth's Grove / Callahan Grove	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
Wonder Works Children's Museum	Drive:	8 min	3.2 mi
Austin Town Hall Park	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi

238 Des Plaines Ave has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods, Oak Park Conservatory, and Schuth's Grove / Callahan Grove.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Rush Oak Park Hospital	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
John J. Madden Mental Health Center	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
Riveredge Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi

238 Des Plaines Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Rush Oak Park Hospital which is 0.6 mile away and a 12 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
US Military Reservation Naperville	Drive:	30 min	20.5 mi
US Military Reservation Elk Grove	Drive:	33 min	24.0 mi
Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield	Drive:	41 min	25.6 mi

238 Des Plaines Ave has 3 military bases within 25.6 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Naperville which is 20.5 miles away and a 30 minute drive.