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$2,095 Total Monthly Price

540 S Taylor Ave Unit Garden Studio

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Oak Park, IL 60304

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,480 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Apr 15

Highlights

  • Balcony
  • Furnished
  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Smoke Free
  • Deck
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About This Home

6 Month Lease, $2,095 deposit, Available Apr 15

Looking for plenty of privacy, peace and quiet? Fantastic furnished English garden apartment complete with two entrances, full bathroom, media room, kitchen and furnishings. Enjoy what Oak Park has to offer, you're not just renting an apartment you can enjoy the outdoors in the garden, yard and deck. Stretch out in a spacious and sunny private 1480 sq foot apartment. Features modern kitchen, appliances, updated fixtures, new carpet and flooring. Be respectful, trustworthy and clean and we'll do just fine. Rent is $2095.00 per month/year lease unfurnished, $2295.00 furnished which includes all utilities, gas, electric, water), high speed internet, wifi, in-unit washer, dryer, kitchen and outdoor off-street parking additional $100 month. Close to 290 expressways. CTA Austin Blue/Green Lines are 15 min walk, 126 Jackson or 20 Madison bus less than 1/4 mile. Home is 7 miles from the Loop! Walk to the Arts District, Columbus Park and grocery stores, jogging/walking/bike paths, forest preserves. Oak Park School District 97, Longfellow, OPRF Julian and Fenwick High Schools. Walk score 78, Transit Score 71.

Charming 1900's greystone updated with 50's modern furniture and appliances. Students, Interns, International Workers will have plenty of privacy and quiet. Fantastic furnished garden apartment complete with private entrances, bathroom, media room, kitchen, bedroom and living room. Family friendly with plenty of space to relax and enjoy work or play. Enjoy all what Oak Park has to offer, you're not just renting an apartment you can also enjoy a private garden, yard and deck. Stretch out in your very own spacious and sunny 1480 sq foot area. Features modern kitchen, appliances, updated fixtures, HE3 in-unit laundry, new carpet and flooring. Fully furnished as shown with plenty of room for storage. Be respectful, trustworthy and clean and we'll do just fine. Close to 290 expressways. CTA Austin Blue/Green Lines are 15 min walk, 126 Jackson or 20 Madison bus less than 1/4 mile. Home is 7 miles from the Loop! Walk to the Arts District, Columbus Park and grocery stores, jogging/walking/bike paths, forest preserves. Oak Park School District 97, Longfellow Elementary, Julian Middle, OPRF and Fenwick High Schools. Walk score 78, Transit Score 71. Includes utilities; gas, electric and water. One car outdoor parking with year lease.

540 S Taylor Ave is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60304 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oak Park Esd 97 School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

High Speed Internet Access

Granite Countertops

Microwave

Refrigerator

Wi-Fi

Ice Maker

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Carpet
  • Family Room
  • Office
  • Furnished
  • Double Pane Windows

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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer
  • Cable

Lease Options

  • 12 Months

Property Information

  • Built in 1908
  • Furnished Units Available

Contact

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City - Oak Park

Located just west of Chicago, Oak Park combines architectural history with modern living. This walkable village, spanning 4.7 square miles, features an impressive collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes and historic buildings, including his Home and Studio museum. The community offers housing options from classic apartment buildings to contemporary developments, with current average rents ranging from $1,277 for studios to $2,590 for three-bedroom units. The rental market has seen moderate growth, with rates increasing approximately 3.3% over the past year.

Oak Park connects easily to downtown Chicago via the Green and Blue Line "L" trains. The village features distinctive shopping areas along Lake Street and in the Harrison Street Arts District. Residents enjoy 80 acres of parkland spread across thirteen parks, including Scoville Park and Austin Gardens. The Oak Park Public Library system maintains three locations throughout the community.

Learn more about living in Oak Park 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Dominican University, Priory
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Concordia University-Chicago
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Dominican University
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
Triton College
Drive: 13 min 5.9 mi
540 S Taylor Ave Unit Garden Studio is within 8 minutes or 3.3 miles from Concordia University-Chicago. It is also near Dominican University, Priory and Dominican University.
Schools
Longfellow Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
560 Students
Attendance Zone
Percy Julian Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
921 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
3,304 Students
Attendance Zone
House Of Prayer College Prep
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
St Catherine Siena-St Lucy School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
197 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oak Park include Austin Station (Green Line), located 0.8 mile from 540 S Taylor Ave Unit Garden Studio. 540 S Taylor Ave Unit Garden Studio is near Chicago Midway International, located 8.2 miles or 15 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 13.3 miles or 26 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Austin Station (Green Line)
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Ridgeland Station
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Central Station (Green Line)
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Oak Park Station (Blue Line)
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Austin Station (Blue Line)
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oak Park Station
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
River Forest Station
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Galewood Station
Drive: 9 min 3.5 mi
Hanson Park Station
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Cicero Station
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago Midway International
 Drive: 15 min 8.2 mi
Chicago O'Hare International
 Drive: 26 min 13.3 mi
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Active
Soundscore™
74 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 540 S Taylor Ave Unit Garden Studio.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Lake & Lombard Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
West Roosevelt Plaza
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Forest Park Retail Center
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
540 S Taylor Ave Unit Garden Studio has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Columbus Park and Field House
 Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Oak Park Conservatory
 Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Austin Town Hall Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Wonder Works Children's Museum
 Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
LaFollette Park
 Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
540 S Taylor Ave Unit Garden Studio has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Columbus Park and Field House, Oak Park Conservatory, and Austin Town Hall Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
West Suburban Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Loretto Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Hartgrove Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
540 S Taylor Ave Unit Garden Studio has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is West Suburban Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation Elk Grove
Drive: 36 min 22.6 mi
540 S Taylor Ave Unit Garden Studio is 22.6 miles and a 36 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
Amenities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Carpet
  • Family Room
  • Office
  • Furnished
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Walking/Biking Trails

540 S Taylor Ave Unit Garden Studio Photos

  • Garden Living/Bedroom West

  • Bedroom East View

  • Living Area

  • Ful View

  • Living Area

  • Bedroom/Living Area

  • Work Desk

  • Work Desk

  • Work Desk

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