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$1,600 / Month

8974 N Western Ave Unit 314

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Des Plaines, IL 60016

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,000 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Pool
  • Balcony
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Smoke Free
8974 N Western Ave Unit 314
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $1,600 deposit, Available Now

Spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offering 1,000 sq. ft. of comfortable living space! This home features upgraded appliances, beautiful hardwood floors, great balcony view, and access to a laundry room conveniently located in the basement. Enjoy amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, and a recreational park within the condominium. Perfectly situated with shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences less than a mile away. A well-located home with both comfort and lifestyle amenities, ideal for anyone looking for convenience and community.

Spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offering 1,000 sq. ft. of comfortable living space! This home features upgraded appliances, beautiful hardwood floors, great balcony view, and access to a laundry room conveniently located in the basement. Enjoy resort amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, and a recreational park within the condominium. Perfectly situated with shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences less than a mile away. A well-located home with both comfort and lifestyle amenities, ideal for anyone looking for convenience and community.

8974 N Western Ave is a condo located in Cook County and the 60016 ZIP Code. This area is served by the East Maine School District 63 attendance zone.

* 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.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Condo Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Storage Space
  • Pool
  • Basketball Court
  • Tennis Court
  • Balcony

Fees and Policies

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Air Conditioning

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City - Des Plaines

Located in Cook County, Des Plaines combines suburban comfort with convenient Chicago access via two Metra stations and major highways. This community of over 60,000 residents features the Des Plaines Theater, a restored 1925 landmark that showcases live entertainment. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Lake Opeka and Big Bend Lake, while Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center offers seasonal water recreation. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,657 per month, reflecting a 2.2% annual increase, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $2,051.

Housing options in Des Plaines range from apartment communities to established residential neighborhoods, particularly in the downtown area and near Oakton Community College. The city holds historical significance as the location of the McDonald's Museum, housed in a replica of Ray Kroc's first franchise restaurant. Major employers in the area include Rivers Casino and Universal Oil Products.

Learn more about living in Des Plaines 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Oakton C.C., Des Plaines
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus
Drive: 12 min 6.1 mi
Wilbur Wright College
Drive: 16 min 7.9 mi
Northeastern Ill. Univ.
Drive: 18 min 9.4 mi
8974 N Western Ave Unit 314 is within 9 minutes or 3.7 miles from Oakton C.C., Des Plaines. It is also near Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus and Wilbur Wright College.
Schools
Mark Twain Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
479 Students
Attendance Zone
Apollo Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
497 Students
Nearby
Gemini Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,075 Students
Attendance Zone
Maine East High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,808 Students
Attendance Zone
Messiah Lutheran Child Care
Private Elementary School
Grades K
6 Students
Nearby
Embers Academy
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
180 Students
Nearby
Northridge Preparatory School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
290 Students
Nearby
Bnos Rabbeinu High School
Private High School
Grades 9-11
7 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Des Plaines include Harlem Station (Blue Line - O'hare Branch), located 5.8 miles from 8974 N Western Ave Unit 314. 8974 N Western Ave Unit 314 is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 8.0 miles or 14 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 20.7 miles or 38 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Harlem Station (Blue Line - O'hare Branch)
Drive: 12 min 5.8 mi
Oakton-Skokie
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Rosemont Station
Drive: 12 min 6.0 mi
Dempster-Skokie
Drive: 12 min 6.3 mi
Cumberland Station
Drive: 12 min 7.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Des Plaines Station
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Dee Road Station
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Park Ridge Station
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Golf Station
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Glenview Station
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago O'Hare International
 Drive: 14 min 8.0 mi
Chicago Midway International
 Drive: 38 min 20.7 mi
Very Walkable
77
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Minimal Transit
0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Bikeable
54
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Active
74
Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Airport:

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 8974 N Western Ave Unit 314.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Ballard Plaza
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Dempster Plaza
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Arthur's Court Shopping Center
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
8974 N Western Ave Unit 314 has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Big Bend Lake
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Flick Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Wildwood Nature Center
 Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Community Park West
 Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Chippewa Woods / Axehead Lake
 Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
8974 N Western Ave Unit 314 has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Big Bend Lake, Wildwood Nature Center, and Flick Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago
Drive: 10 min 5.6 mi
8974 N Western Ave Unit 314 has 3 hospitals within 5.6 miles, the nearest is Advocate Lutheran General Hospital which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation Elk Grove
Drive: 17 min 8.5 mi
8974 N Western Ave Unit 314 is 8.5 miles and a 17 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Storage Space
  • Balcony
  • Pool
  • Basketball Court
  • Tennis Court

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