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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
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Meadows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Meadows Studio Apartments | $2,037 | $1,986 | $2,140 |
| Oak Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $1,136 | $2,475 |
| Oak Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $1,645 | $2,660 |
| Oak Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $11,061 | $2,916 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Meadows, IL
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Meadows area is the $1.94 price per square foot Pine Model at Timber Lake in the in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value Oak Meadows apartment is the Studio Grand Overlook Model at Springs at St Charles starting at $1,750 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Oak Meadows 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Lake | Pine | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Springs at St Charles | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
| Wood Glen Senior Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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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 a cheap apartment in Oak Meadows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Meadows is under $1,750.
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 $4,227.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oak Meadows?
Cheap apartments in Oak Meadows have an average cost of $102 which is $4,125 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Meadows.
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