
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakton Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL from $1,000 (54 Rentals)
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Towne Center

VNM LLC Designated Series E

1409-1411 Ashland Ave

1641-1653 Thacker St

1454 Ashland Ave

1026 S River Rd

Pearson House

Thacker Point Condominiums

1477 Thacker St
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900 S Des Plaines River Rd

895-897 Graceland Ave

1595 Ashland Ave

900 Center St

1636 Ashland Ave

1515-1517 Ashland Ave

Zeman Portfolio - Town and Country

1639 Oakwood Ave

835 Pearson St

1649 Ashland Ave
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1653 Oakwood Ave

1611 Ashland Ave

1725 Howard Ave

1675 Howard Ave

1754 E Oakton St

835 Fairmont Ct

1417 Ashland Ave

905 Graceland Ave

1591 Thacker St

820 Graceland Ave
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1465-1469 Ashland Ave

1551 Ashland Ave

1405 Ashland Ave

1623-1639 Ashland Ave

1744 E Oakton St

960 S River Rd

1619 E Thacker St

1365 Ashland Ave

Sienna

Pearson Point
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1026 S Des Plaines River Rd

1525 Thacker St

1471 W Ashland Ave

Park Lane Apartments

Des Plaines Tower

1764 E Oakton St

933 Graceland Ave

Henrich House

1004 S River Rd

1475 Ashland Ave
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Oakton, Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $1,685 | $1,685 |
| Oakton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,900 | $2,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakton, Des Plaines, IL
Ranked #5
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Oakton, Des Plaines, IL
South Elementary School
Maine West High School
Algonquin Middle School
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