
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakton Neighborhood of Des Plaines, IL from $1,050 (55 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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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

1425 Ashland Ave

Park Lane Apartments

Des Plaines Tower

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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $1,555 | $1,555 |
| Oakton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakton, Des Plaines, IL
Ranked #5
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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