The Emerson
1135 Westgate St,
Oak Park, IL 60301
$1,900 - $3,640
Studio - 2 Beds
Live in Oak Park
1041 South Blvd,
Oak Park,
IL
60302
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Live in Oak Park
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Furnished Units Available
- Bay Window
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Den
- Porch
- Yard
- Walk-In Closets
- Controlled Access
About Live in Oak Park
Virtual and Video tours are available for qualified applicants. LIVE, WORK & PLAY in Oak Park! Growing weary and frustrated searching through dozens of apartment listings and making multiple appointments? Contact us today! We have the largest selection of rental listings in the Oak Park area, everything from two-flats and vintage courtyard to modern buildings and new construction. Our team of experienced specialists will help you find the ideal apartment that meets your individual needs. You’ll love living in Oak Park! Our unique community is vibrant, diverse, and conveniently located just seven miles to the Loop. We are closer than most Chicago neighborhoods! Oak Park is served by Metra, CTA Green and Blue Lines, Pace Bus, and dual access to the I-290/Eisenhower expressway. Experience our fast and friendly service today! Please note that photos in our listings are examples of actual past and current apartment listings.
Live in Oak Park is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60302 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oak Park Esd 97 attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 24 hour Emergency maintenance
- AC unit or Central ac in some apartments
- Beautiful parks, pools & tennis courts nearby
- Some Have Laundry In Unit, Or Building
- Dining Area or eat-in-kitchen.
- Garage and/or Covered Parking Available
- Many Have Large Rear Porches.
- Some furnished apartments available
- Some Units Have A Sun-Room Off Of The LR
- Unique, quality public schools
- AC available in some apartments
- Built in Bookshelves in some apartments
- Convenient to Metra, CTA & I-290
- Decorative fireplace in some units
- Granite Countertops sometimes available
- Laundry in unit sometimes available
- Newer Kitchen and bath.
- Stained glass windows in some apartments
- 3 Bedrooms Have 1-2 Bathrooms
- Historic 8 screen movie theater
- Natural woodwork in some units
- Several varieties of floorplans to choose from
- Some Kitchens Are Upgraded With Granite
- Beautiful prarie school architecture
- Dishwasher is sometimes available
- Laundry in-unit sometimes available
- Dishwasher mostly available
- Microwaves sometimes available
- Close to Art Galleries, Health Clubs & More
- Dishwasher, decorative fireplace available
- Many of our units are Pet Negotiable.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Furnished Units Available
Elevator
Controlled Access
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Furnished Units Available
- Recycling
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Vintage Building
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
Granite Countertops
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
Model Details
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Dining Room
- Den
- Sunroom
- Built-In Bookshelves
- Bay Window
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Furnished
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Porch
- Yard
Location
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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 | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi |
Live in Oak Park is within 5 minutes or 1.4 miles from Concordia University-Chicago. It is also near Dominican University, Priory and Dominican University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
486 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
958 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,304 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades K
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
108 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 12
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,135 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Oak Park include Harlem/Lake Station (Green Line), located 0.1 mile from Live in Oak Park. Live in Oak Park is near Chicago Midway International, located 10.1 miles or 17 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 11.4 miles or 23 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.1 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 23 min | 11.4 mi |
Time and distance from Live in Oak Park.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
Live in Oak Park has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-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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Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Oak Park Conservatory
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Austin Town Hall Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Wonder Works Children's Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Columbus Park and Field House
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi |
Live in Oak Park has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Oak Park Conservatory, Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods, and Austin Town Hall Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
Live in Oak Park has 3 hospitals within 2.3 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 | ||
| Drive: | 34 min | 25.0 mi |
Live in Oak Park is 25.0 miles and a 34 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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1041 South Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302