Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Meadows Neighborhood of West Chicago, IL from $1,100 (6 Rentals)

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Oak Meadows, West Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Meadows Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Meadows area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wood Glen Senior Residences priced from $1,136. Springs at St Charles has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,647. Here are the most affordable Oak Meadows apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,136
Springs at St CharlesStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,647
Ascend St CharlesA21BR,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Meadows, IL

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Meadows area is the $2.06 price per square foot B1 Model at Winfield Station in the in the South Wheaton neighborhood starting from $2,141. The second greatest value Oak Meadows apartment is the 1 BR Designer Courtyard Model at Springs at St Charles starting at $1,939 with a $2.49 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Winfield StationB12BR,2BA$2.06
Springs at St Charles1 BR Designer Courtyard1BR,1BA$2.49
Ascend St. CharlesA21BR,1BA$2.45
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Meadows, West Chicago, IL

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in West Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Meadows Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oak Meadows?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oak Meadows is at Springs at St Charles listed at $1,647.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Meadows Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Meadows Apartment is $1,136 at Wood Glen Senior Residences.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oak Meadows Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Meadows is starting from $2,068 at Ascend St. Charles.

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