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8501 Lotus Ave, Skokie, IL 60077

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Lotus Gardens Apartments

8501 Lotus Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(224) 877-7874
Lotus Gardens Apartments in Skokie, IL - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,595-$1,885 Pricing
  • 730–1,000 Square Feet

About Lotus Gardens Apartments

Located in suburban Skokie, Lotus Gardens offers spacious one and two bedroom units. Imagine grilling poolside and enjoying the tremendous outdoor space. The apartments at Lotus Gardens are centered around a beautifully landscaped pool area with BBQ grills, park benches and abundant flowerbeds. Long term ownership taking pride in the property is evident from the minute you step on the property. Extra storage, free off street parking and elevator access all lend themselves to great suburban living. Newer rehabs and tremendous outdoor space adds the extra that everyone is looking for when looking for a place to call your home. Located near public transportation (Skokie Swift) and Old Orchard shopping center. Lotus Gardens offers the best of suburban living and quick access to the city. Check it out today.

Lotus Gardens Apartments is located in the Skokie Neighborhood and 60077 Zip code of Skokie, IL. This community is professionally managed by Cagan Management Group

Unique Features and Amenities

  • AC Window Unit
  • Cat Friendly
  • Efficient Appliances
  • Heat (via baseboards)
  • Heat, Water & Cooking Gas Included
  • Large Closets
  • Multiple Elevators
  • Open Courtyard
  • Parking Lot
  • Recycling & Sewage Removal Included

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Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Lotus Gardens Apartments offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,595 and having 730–1,000 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom

    From $1,595

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 730 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,595Available Now8503-113730
    $1,595Available Now8503-118730
    $1,595Available Now8503-304730

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Cable Ready

    Kitchen

    • Gas Range
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,595 - $1,600

    Current Available Pricing

    • $1,595

    Unit 8503-113 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,595

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,595 - $1,600

    Unit 8503-118 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,595

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,595 - $1,600

    Unit 8503-304 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,595

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,595 - $1,600
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom (Plan B)

    $1,885

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 970 sq ft
    Available Oct 10

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,885 October 10, 20268501-206970
    $1,885 October 15, 20268503-212970

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Cable Ready

    Kitchen

    • Gas Range
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,885

    Unit 8501-206 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,885

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,885

    Unit 8503-212 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,885

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,885

    2 Bedroom (Plan A)

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1000 sq ft
    Available Soon

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available Soon2 Bedroom (Plan A)1000 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Cable Ready

    Kitchen

    • Gas Range
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
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. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 120 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1976

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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Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$75.00
Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$450.00

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Cat
Cat FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$100.00
Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$25.00/mo
Restrictions:

None

Comments:

Max of 2.

Parking Info and Fees

Other

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.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • AC Window Unit
  • Cat Friendly
  • Efficient Appliances
  • Heat (via baseboards)
  • Heat, Water & Cooking Gas Included
  • Large Closets
  • Multiple Elevators
  • Open Courtyard
  • Parking Lot
  • Recycling & Sewage Removal Included

On-Site Services

  • Recycling
  • Public Transportation
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Elevator

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard

Interior Features

  • Cable Ready

Kitchen Amenities

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Living Area Features

  • Window Coverings
Google Map

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8501 Lotus Ave, Skokie, IL 60077

Getting Around

  • 50 / 100 Fairly walkable

    Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

  • 40 / 100 Some public transit

    Transit is available for most trips

  • 50 / 100 Fairly bikeable

    Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 90 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly

    Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Scores provided by Local Logic details

Getting to Know the Area

  • 70 / 100 Restaurants

    Variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 60 / 100 Cafes

    Variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 60 / 100 Nightlife

    Several bars within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Shopping

    Wide variety of shops within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Parks

    Very large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 10 / 100 Noise Level

    Many sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lotus Gardens Apartments

Where is Lotus Gardens Apartments located?

Lotus Gardens Apartments is located at 8501 Lotus Ave near the Skokie area of Skokie, IL

What is the current rent range at Lotus Gardens Apartments?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Lotus Gardens Apartments currently range from $1,595 to $1,885

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Lotus Gardens Apartments are
  • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.4

    The Lotus Gardens Apartments Apartments are 33.5% cheaper than the average apartment in the Skokie area, and 33.5% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Skokie Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,595$2,318-$723-31.2%
    2 Bedroom$1,885$2,937-$1,052-35.8%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Skokie

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,595$2,318-$723-31.2%
    2 Bedroom$1,885$2,937-$1,052-35.8%

    Methodology: On 09/22/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 1385 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Lotus Gardens Apartments (Skokie), and 1385 other apartment communities in Skokie using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 09/22/2026

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Nearby Schools

Niles West High School

Niles Twp Chsd 219 School District
5701 Oakton Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2549 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
6/10

Park View Elementary School

Morton Grove School District 70
6200 Lake Street
Public School - Grades PK-8 (858 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
9/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Lotus Gardens Apartments.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Wrigley Field

1060 W Addison St
17 minute drive / 8.33 miles away

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N. Cannon Drive
21 minute drive / 10.19 miles away

Steppenwolf Theatre

1650 North Halsted Street
22 minute drive / 10.55 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Target

4902 Dempster St
1 minute drive / 0.53 miles away

Walgreens

5730 Dempster St
1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away

Walgreen's

4801 Church St
2 minute drive / 0.87 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Oakton Community College - Skokie Campus

7701 North Lincoln Avenue
4 minute drive / 1.39 miles away

Northwestern University - Evanston Campus

633 Clark St
10 minute drive / 4.68 miles away

Northeastern Illinois University

5500 N Saint Louis Ave
10 minute drive / 4.71 miles away

Groceries

Jewel-Osco

9449 Skokie Blvd
3 minute drive / 1.19 miles away

Aldi

6250 W Touhy Ave
4 minute drive / 2.21 miles away

Hospitals

Presence Saint Francis Hospital

355 Ridge Ave
8 minute drive / 4.0 miles away

Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital

2650 Ridge Ave
9 minute drive / 4.31 miles away

Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago

7435 W Talcott Avenue
9 minute drive / 4.47 miles away

Military Bases

O'Hare Air Force Base & Air National Guard

15 minute drive / 7.37 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Oak Street Beach

1000 North Lake Shore Drive
25 minute drive / 11.8 miles away

Lotus Gardens Apartments has 1 park within 11.8 miles, including Oak Street Beach.

Restaurants and Dining

Hemmingway's Bistro

211 N Oak Park Ave
7 minute drive / 3.67 miles away

Soprano's Italian Restaurant

2901 N Sheffield Ave
19 minute drive / 9.1 miles away

Margie's Candies

1960 N Western Ave
19 minute drive / 9.27 miles away

Shopping Centers

MJM Plaza

4843 Dempster St
1 minute drive / 0.56 miles away

5810-5814 Dempster Ave

5810-5814 Dempster Ave
1 minute drive / 0.63 miles away

Convenient Shopping Center

5900-5910 Lincoln Ave
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

Lotus Gardens Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

Transit Stations

Dempster-Skokie-Yellow Line

5001 Dempster St.
1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away

Morton Grove Station-Milwaukee District North Line

8501 Lehigh Rd
3 minute drive / 1.33 miles away

Golf Station-Milwaukee District North Line

195 N. Waukegan Rd
4 minute drive / 2.29 miles away

Nearby Neighborhoods

Near North Suburban Cook

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $1,180
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Skokie Studio Apartments $2,201$1,195$5,000
Skokie 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,318$1,100$5,000
Skokie 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,937$1,300$10,000+
Skokie 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,705$1,600$9,999
Skokie 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,055$2,750$7,515

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