This contemporary urban residence showcases an industrial-modern aesthetic defined by exposed concrete ceilings throughout, warm hardwood-style flooring, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that frame striking city and skyline views. The open-concept kitchen and living area form the heart of the space, where a large central island with a clean white quartz surface anchors the layout. The kitchen features a two-tone cabinetry design—combining white upper cabinets with dark wood lower units—complemented by stainless steel appliances, a subway tile backsplash, and elegant pendant lighting above the island. The living area flows naturally from the kitchen, bathed in natural light from oversized windows and a glass door leading to a private balcony, offering panoramic urban views. The bedrooms maintain the industrial character with exposed concrete ceilings and large windows. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet with built-in shelving. Bathrooms are clean and modern, featuring tile flooring, dark wood vanities with white countertops, and a powder room with a minimalist design. Throughout the residence, exposed concrete structural columns add authentic industrial character, creating a cohesive, contemporary urban aesthetic.
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Monthly Rent
$1,989 - $4,239
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
584 - 1,199 sq ft
The Emerson blends cozy comfort with stunning features in studio, one, and two-bedroom apartment homes located in the heart of Oak Park. Live where contemporary amenities--like a heated swimming pool, premium fitness center with flex studio, and sprawling views of the Chicago skyline--intersect perfectly with the familiar comforts of a friendly neighborhood. Experience the charm of Oak Park while living an elevated lifestyle. Settle into living well at The Emerson.
Highlights
- Top Rated by Renters
- Premier Transit Location
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Roof Terrace
- Cabana
- Pool
- Grill
- Views
- Hardwood Floors
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 2-1311price $2,049square feet 584availibility Aug 28
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Unit 2-1711price $1,989square feet 584availibility Sep 21
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Unit 1-306price $2,589square feet 815availibility Now
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Unit 2-1406price $2,619square feet 716availibility Jul 13
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Unit 2-712price $2,709square feet 796availibility Jul 20
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Unit 2-912price $2,719square feet 796availibility Sep 3
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Unit 2-2003price $2,609square feet 676availibility Jul 22
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Unit 2-1703price $2,589square feet 676availibility Jul 31
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Unit 1-417price $2,569square feet 750availibility Jul 25
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Unit 1-305price $2,479square feet 815availibility Aug 5
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Unit 2-1104price $2,629square feet 716availibility Aug 17
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Unit 2-1008price $3,209Unit Specialsquare feet 1,052availibility Now
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Unit 2-908price $3,209Unit Specialsquare feet 1,052availibility Aug 1
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Unit 2-1708price $3,249Unit Specialsquare feet 1,052availibility Aug 5
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Unit 1-313price $3,309Unit Specialsquare feet 1,080availibility Now
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Unit 1-413price $3,339Unit Specialsquare feet 1,080availibility Aug 5
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Unit 1-414price $3,349Unit Specialsquare feet 1,140availibility Now
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Unit 1-514price $3,349Unit Specialsquare feet 1,140availibility Jul 22
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Unit 2-1707price $3,439Unit Specialsquare feet 1,046availibility Now
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Unit 2-707price $3,449Unit Specialsquare feet 1,046availibility Now
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Unit 1-220price $3,279Unit Specialsquare feet 1,140availibility Jul 21
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Unit 1-420price $3,289Unit Specialsquare feet 1,140availibility Sep 1
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Unit 1-310price $3,329Unit Specialsquare feet 1,199availibility Jul 30
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Unit 1-304price $3,399Unit Specialsquare feet 1,199availibility Aug 7
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Unit 2-1311price $2,049square feet 584availibility Aug 28
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Unit 2-1711price $1,989square feet 584availibility Sep 21
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Unit 1-306price $2,589square feet 815availibility Now
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Unit 2-1406price $2,619square feet 716availibility Jul 13
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Unit 2-712price $2,709square feet 796availibility Jul 20
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Unit 2-912price $2,719square feet 796availibility Sep 3
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Unit 2-2003price $2,609square feet 676availibility Jul 22
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Unit 2-1703price $2,589square feet 676availibility Jul 31
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Unit 1-417price $2,569square feet 750availibility Jul 25
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Unit 1-305price $2,479square feet 815availibility Aug 5
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Unit 2-1104price $2,629square feet 716availibility Aug 17
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Unit 2-1008price $3,209Unit Specialsquare feet 1,052availibility Now
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Unit 2-908price $3,209Unit Specialsquare feet 1,052availibility Aug 1
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Unit 2-1708price $3,249Unit Specialsquare feet 1,052availibility Aug 5
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Unit 1-313price $3,309Unit Specialsquare feet 1,080availibility Now
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Unit 1-413price $3,339Unit Specialsquare feet 1,080availibility Aug 5
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Unit 1-414price $3,349Unit Specialsquare feet 1,140availibility Now
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Unit 1-514price $3,349Unit Specialsquare feet 1,140availibility Jul 22
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Unit 2-1707price $3,439Unit Specialsquare feet 1,046availibility Now
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Unit 2-707price $3,449Unit Specialsquare feet 1,046availibility Now
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Unit 1-220price $3,279Unit Specialsquare feet 1,140availibility Jul 21
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Unit 1-420price $3,289Unit Specialsquare feet 1,140availibility Sep 1
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Unit 1-310price $3,329Unit Specialsquare feet 1,199availibility Jul 30
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Unit 1-304price $3,399Unit Specialsquare feet 1,199availibility Aug 7
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.
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Dogs
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One-Time Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$350
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$30 / mo
0 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:Breed Restrictions: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, Presa Canarios, Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-Hybrid, Mastiff, Chow Chow, German Shepherd or any mixes of these breeds.Read More Read LessComments -
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Cats
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One-Time Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$350
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$30 / mo
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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6 - 15 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 2017
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270 units/20 stories
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LEED Silver
Matterport 3D Tours
About The Emerson
The Emerson blends cozy comfort with stunning features in studio, one, and two-bedroom apartment homes located in the heart of Oak Park. Live where contemporary amenities--like a heated swimming pool, premium fitness center with flex studio, and sprawling views of the Chicago skyline--intersect perfectly with the familiar comforts of a friendly neighborhood. Experience the charm of Oak Park while living an elevated lifestyle. Settle into living well at The Emerson.
The Emerson is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60301 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oak Park Esd 97 School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Clubhouse
Roof Terrace
- Package Service
- Dry Cleaning Service
- EV Charging
- Public Transportation
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Roof Terrace
- Cabana
- Grill
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Views
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- Package Service
- Dry Cleaning Service
- EV Charging
- Public Transportation
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Roof Terrace
- Cabana
- Grill
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Views
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.9 mi |
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Transportation options available in Oak Park include Harlem/Lake Station (Green Line), located 0.2 mile from The Emerson. The Emerson is near Chicago Midway International, located 10.3 miles or 18 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 11.3 miles or 23 minutes away.
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi |
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 18 min | 10.3 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 23 min | 11.3 mi |
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from The Emerson.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Austin Town Hall Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Oak Park Conservatory
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Wonder Works Children's Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Columbus Park and Field House
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 34 min | 19.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 21.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 43 min | 26.8 mi |
The Emerson Photos
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The Emerson
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Aerial
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2 BR, 2 BA
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Sundeck
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Lobby
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Grilling Area
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Fitness Center
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Fitness Center
Models
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S3T Studio Floorplan
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A15T 1-Bedroom Floorplan
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A18T 1-Bedroom Floorplan
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A16T 1-Bedroom Floorplan
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A12 1-Bedroom Floorplan
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A19T 1-Bedroom Floorplan
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The Emerson does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Contact this property for parking details.
The Emerson has studios to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,989/mo. to $4,239/mo.
Yes, The Emerson welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,989 for a studio, you would need to earn about $79,560 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
The Emerson is offering 1 Month Free on select units, with rental rates starting at $3,209.
Yes! The Emerson offers 4 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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