
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakton Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL from $1,000 (27 Rentals)
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Des Plaines Tower

1471 Ashland Ave, Unit 6
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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 |
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Oakton Studio Apartments | $2,115 | $1,395 | $2,869 |
Oakton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,287 | $1,450 | $3,272 |
Oakton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,927 | $1,900 | $4,603 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Oakton Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL.
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Cheapest Available Oakton Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Des Plaines Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Welkin Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakton, IL
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakton area is the $1.81 price per square foot 1471 Ashland Ave Model at 1471 Ashland Ave, Unit 6 in the in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Oakton apartment is the A1 Model at Welkin Apartments starting at $2,349 with a $3.16 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. |
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1471 Ashland Ave, Unit 6 | 1471 Ashland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Welkin Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Des Plaines Tower | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakton, Des Plaines, IL
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in Des Plaines, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oakton Apartment is $1,695 at Des Plaines Tower.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oakton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakton is starting from $1,900 at Des Plaines Tower.
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