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Timber Lake
1200 Kings CirWest Chicago, IL 60185
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Main Park Apartments
801 Burr Oaks DrWest Chicago, IL 60185
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Wood Glen Senior Residences
199 W North AveWest Chicago, IL 60185
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Springs at St Charles
405 Smith RdSt. Charles, IL 60174
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Oak Meadows, West Chicago, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Meadows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Meadows Studio Apartments | $1,697 | $1,697 | $1,697 |
| Oak Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $1,136 | $2,170 |
| Oak Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $1,600 | $2,703 |
| Oak Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,939 | $2,679 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Meadows, IL
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Meadows area is the $2.28 price per square foot 1 BR Designer Overlook Model at Springs at St Charles in the in the Oak Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,015. The second greatest value Oak Meadows apartment is the Birch Model at Timber Lake starting at $1,725 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs at St Charles | 1 BR Designer Overlook | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Timber Lake | Birch | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| Wood Glen Senior Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Best Local Schools in Oak Meadows, West Chicago, IL
Wegner Elementary School
West Chicago Esd 33 School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (365)
6 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Meadows Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Meadows is Wood Glen Senior Residences which is listed at $1,136, while the average apartment in Oak Meadows costs $11,008.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Meadows?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Oak Meadows that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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