Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakton Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL from $1,000 (55 Rentals)

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Plaza Des Plaines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Des Plaines

901-905 Center StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Towne Center
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Center

1600 Thacker StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1454 Ashland Ave
Studio Apartments

1454 Ashland Ave

1454 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1026 S River Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1026 S River Rd

1026 S River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1477 Thacker St
Studio Apartments

1477 Thacker St

1477 Thacker StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1641-1653 Thacker St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1641-1653 Thacker St

1641-1653 Thacker StDes Plaines, IL 60016

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Pearson House
Studio Apartments

Pearson House

1436 Thacker StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1595 Ashland Ave
Studio Apartments

1595 Ashland Ave

1595 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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900 Center St
Studio Apartments

900 Center St

900 Center StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1636 Ashland Ave
Studio Apartments

1636 Ashland Ave

1636 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1611 Ashland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1611 Ashland Ave

1611 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016

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835 Pearson St
Studio Apartments

835 Pearson St

835 Pearson StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1649 Ashland Ave
Studio Apartments

1649 Ashland Ave

1649 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1653 Oakwood Ave
Studio Apartments

1653 Oakwood Ave

1653 Oakwood AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1639 Oakwood Ave
Studio Apartments

1639 Oakwood Ave

1639 Oakwood AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1675 Howard Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1675 Howard Ave

1675 Howard AveDes Plaines, IL 60018
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1725 Howard Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1725 Howard Ave

1725 Howard AveDes Plaines, IL 60018
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1417 Ashland Ave
Studio Apartments

1417 Ashland Ave

1417 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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905 Graceland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

905 Graceland Ave

905 Graceland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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835 Fairmont Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

835 Fairmont Ct

835 Fairmont CtDes Plaines, IL 60018
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1754 E Oakton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1754 E Oakton St

1754 E Oakton StDes Plaines, IL 60018

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1591 Thacker St
Studio Apartments

1591 Thacker St

1591 Thacker StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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820 Graceland Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

820 Graceland Ave

820 Graceland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1365 Ashland Ave
Studio Apartments

1365 Ashland Ave

1365 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Sienna
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sienna

900 Lee StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1551 Ashland Ave
Studio Apartments

1551 Ashland Ave

1551 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1405 Ashland Ave
Studio Apartments

1405 Ashland Ave

1405 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1744 E Oakton St
Studio Apartments

1744 E Oakton St

1744 E Oakton StDes Plaines, IL 60018
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960 S River Rd
Studio Apartments

960 S River Rd

960 S River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016

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1619 E Thacker St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1619 E Thacker St

1619 E Thacker StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Pearson Point
Studio Apartments

Pearson Point

1441 Thacker StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1525 Thacker St
Studio Apartments

1525 Thacker St

1525 Thacker StDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1471 W Ashland Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1471 W Ashland Ave

1471 W Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Park Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane Apartments

2051 Ash StDes Plaines, IL 60018
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1764 E Oakton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1764 E Oakton St

1764 E Oakton StDes Plaines, IL 60018
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933 Graceland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

933 Graceland Ave

933 Graceland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Henrich House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Henrich House

1301 Ashland AveDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1004 S River Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1004 S River Rd

1004 S River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Oakton, Des Plaines, IL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakton, IL

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakton area is the $1.90 price per square foot 1653 Oakwood Ave Model at 1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2B in the in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Oakton apartment is the 1004 S River Rd Model at 1004 S River Rd, Unit 304 starting at $1,750 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2B1653 Oakwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.90
1004 S River Rd, Unit 3041004 S River Rd2BR,1BA$1.75
1639 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2011639 Oakwood Ave2BR,1BA$2.06

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