Maple Leaf Apartments
759 Burr Oak Ln,
University Park, IL 60484
$1,320 - $1,800
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Governors State University University Park, IL
Root for the Jaguars in your orange and black
GSU
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Jaguars
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Public
Founded in 1969, Governors State is committed to teaching, research, and community service while championing openness, innovation, and flexibility. Offering 64 degree and 24 certificate programs, GSU helps students earn the qualifications needed to succeed in business, industry, health care, the arts, and education.
Situated in Chicago’s Southland, GSU is surrounded by numerous apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent in University Park, Richton Park, Park Forest, and Monee. Convenience to the Metra Electric line’s University Park Station as well as Interstates 57 and 80 makes commuting and traveling from the GSU campus simple.
GSU is home to the world-renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, the Center for the Performing Arts, and more than 70 student clubs and organizations. Set amongst 750 acres of prairie, GSU and its surrounding area are ripe for outdoor activities of all kinds. The world-class city of Chicago and its endless amenities are less than 40 miles from GSU, and easily accessible via public transportation.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in University Park, IL is $1,307 for one bedroom, $1,576 for two bedrooms, and $1,828 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in University Park has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
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1 BR
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843 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,307/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,026 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,576/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,259 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,828/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Governors State University - University Park, IL (University) is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Governors State University - University Park, IL (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
20
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Few to No Shops Nearby
Shopping
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Governors State University - University Park, IL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Coretta Scott King Magnet School
Public
Grades K-5
290 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
985 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
- Central Park Wetlands
- Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve
- Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
- Monee Reservoir
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.