
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakton Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL from $1,000 (55 Rentals)
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1004 S River Rd, Unit 304

Plaza Des Plaines

Towne Center

VNM LLC Designated Series E

1409-1411 Ashland Ave

1454 Ashland Ave

1026 S River Rd

1477 Thacker St

1641-1653 Thacker St
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Pearson House

Thacker Point Condominiums

1595 Ashland Ave

900 S Des Plaines River Rd

895-897 Graceland Ave

900 Center St

1636 Ashland Ave

Zeman Portfolio - Town and Country

1515-1517 Ashland Ave

1611 Ashland Ave
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835 Pearson St

1649 Ashland Ave

1653 Oakwood Ave

1639 Oakwood Ave

1675 Howard Ave

1725 Howard Ave

1417 Ashland Ave

905 Graceland Ave

835 Fairmont Ct

1754 E Oakton St
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1465-1469 Ashland Ave

1591 Thacker St

820 Graceland Ave

1365 Ashland Ave

Sienna

1551 Ashland Ave

1405 Ashland Ave

1623-1639 Ashland Ave

1744 E Oakton St

960 S River Rd
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1619 E Thacker St

1026 S Des Plaines River Rd

Pearson Point

1525 Thacker St

1471 W Ashland Ave

Park Lane Apartments

1764 E Oakton St

933 Graceland Ave

Henrich House

1004 S River Rd
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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 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,068 | $1,750 | $2,725 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Oakton Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2B | 1653 Oakwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 1004 S River Rd, Unit 304 | 1004 S River Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 1639 Oakwood Ave, Unit 201 | 1639 Oakwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Best Local Schools in Oakton, Des Plaines, IL
South Elementary School
Maine West High School
Algonquin Middle School
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