Student housing in Des Plaines Heights near Oakton College

Student housing in Des Plaines Heights

Near Oakton College · $1,500–$2,350/mo · best for Freshmen, commuters, anyone who wants zero commute

The closest neighborhood to Oakton College's main entrance. Walk to class in minutes — coffee shops and convenience stores line the main strip.

Vibe: Freshmen

Listings in Des Plaines Heights

397 Alles Ave, Unit 2, Des Plaines, IL 60016

3 bed · 2 bath · 1.2 mi from campus · 1,550 sq ft · Apartment

$2,800/mo

~$933/person split 3 ways

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55/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 37Est. $3,136/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~23 min

~10 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$2,800/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$933/mo

If split evenly

Study74

Nightlife90

Affordability37

Near campusTransit accessRoommate-friendly89% furnished likelihood

595 S Des Plaines River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.4 mi from campus · 860 sq ft · Apartment

$2,396/mo

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60/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 38Est. $2,684/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~29 min

~11 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$2,396/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study93

Nightlife61

Affordability38

Near campusGym nearbyTransit access2% furnished likelihood

850 Lexington Cir W, Des Plaines, IL 60016

3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1.8 mi from campus · 1,900 sq ft · Townhouse

$3,300/mo

~$1,100/person split 3 ways

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48/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $3,696/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~34 min

~14 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,300/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,100/mo

If split evenly

Study72

Nightlife67

Affordability35

Near campusGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendlyNew listing24% furnished likelihood

880 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.8 mi from campus · 692 sq ft · Apartment

$1,875/mo

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51/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 50Est. $2,100/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~38 min

~14 min bike · ~18 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,875/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study69

Nightlife49

Affordability50

Near campusGym nearbyTransit access28% furnished likelihood

1004 S River Rd, Apt 302, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 bed · 1 bath · 1.9 mi from campus · Apartment

$1,800/mo

~$900/person split 2 ways

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57/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 59Est. $2,016/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~36 min

~15 min bike · ~20 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,800/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$900/mo

If split evenly

Study80

Nightlife61

Affordability59

Near campusGrocery nearbyTransit access76% furnished likelihood

1639 Oakwood Ave, Apt 304, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 bed · 1 bath · 1.9 mi from campus · 900 sq ft · Apartment

$1,900/mo

~$950/person split 2 ways

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54/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 57Est. $2,128/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~34 min

~15 min bike · ~18 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,900/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$950/mo

If split evenly

Study74

Nightlife62

Affordability57

Near campusCoffee nearbyTransit access70% furnished likelihood

1653 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2FS, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 bed · 1 bath · 1.9 mi from campus · Apartment

$1,950/mo

~$975/person split 2 ways

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57/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 56Est. $2,184/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~35 min

~15 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,950/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$975/mo

If split evenly

Study79

Nightlife72

Affordability56

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access99% furnished likelihood

1639 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2003, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 bed · 1 bath · 1.9 mi from campus · Apartment

$1,800/mo

~$900/person split 2 ways

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63/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 59Est. $2,016/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~39 min

~15 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,800/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$900/mo

If split evenly

Study88

Nightlife60

Affordability59

Near campusGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access23% furnished likelihood

170 E Northwest Hwy, Apt I, Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 bed · 1.5 bath · 2.0 mi from campus · 1,300 sq ft · Single Family

$2,100/mo

~$1,050/person split 2 ways

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55/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 52Est. $2,352/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~37 min

~16 min bike · ~22 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$2,100/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,050/mo

If split evenly

Study75

Nightlife67

Affordability52

Grocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access1% furnished likelihood

1052 Margret St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

4 bed · 4 bath · 2.1 mi from campus · 2,300 sq ft · Single Family

$4,900/mo

~$1,225/person split 4 ways

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45/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $5,488/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~38 min

~17 min bike · ~20 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,900/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,225/mo

If split evenly

Study70

Nightlife64

Affordability35

Grocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly14% furnished likelihood

9612 N Greenwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

1 bed · 1 bath · 2.1 mi from campus · 900 sq ft · Apartment

$1,495/mo

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60/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 57Est. $1,674/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~38 min

~17 min bike · ~16 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$1,495/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study89

Nightlife62

Affordability57

Transit access86% furnished likelihood

931 Jonathon Ct, Apt 107, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

2 bed · 2 bath · 3.0 mi from campus · 900 sq ft · Condo

$1,850/mo

~$925/person split 2 ways

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55/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 57Est. $2,072/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~59 min

~24 min bike · ~24 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,850/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$925/mo

If split evenly

Study87

Nightlife51

Affordability57

Grocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access3% furnished likelihood

973 Crimson Ct, Apt 304, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

1 bed · 1 bath · 3.1 mi from campus · 900 sq ft · Single Family

$1,600/mo

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Student Housing Match

53/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 55Est. $1,792/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~60 min

~22 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,600/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study83

Nightlife49

Affordability55

Grocery nearbyTransit access82% furnished likelihood

507 S Waterman Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

4 bed · 2.5 bath · 4.0 mi from campus · 2,252 sq ft · Single Family

$3,500/mo

~$875/person split 4 ways

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42/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $3,920/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~73 min

~34 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,500/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$875/mo

If split evenly

Study71

Nightlife64

Affordability35

Grocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyRoommate-friendly25% furnished likelihood

1007 N Gibbons Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

3 bed · 2 bath · 4.7 mi from campus · 1,600 sq ft · Single Family

$3,800/mo

~$1,267/person split 3 ways

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41/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $4,256/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~90 min

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,800/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,267/mo

If split evenly

Study67

Nightlife65

Affordability35

Grocery nearbyGym nearbyRoommate-friendly25% furnished likelihood

18 E Northwest Hwy, Apt 7, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

1 bed · 1 bath · 5.4 mi from campus · 550 sq ft · Apartment

$1,400/mo

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56/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 60Est. $1,568/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~98 min

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$1,400/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study89

Nightlife73

Affordability60

Gym nearbyCoffee nearby77% furnished likelihood

233 S Highland Ave, Unit Ls, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

0 bed · 1 bath · 5.5 mi from campus · 505 sq ft · Apartment

$1,300/mo

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50/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 62Est. $1,456/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~100 min

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$1,300/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study68

Nightlife65

Affordability62

Gym nearbyCoffee nearby91% furnished likelihood

1243 S Mitchell Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

3 bed · 2 bath · 5.5 mi from campus · 1,486 sq ft · Single Family

$3,300/mo

~$1,100/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

47/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $3,696/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~100 min

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,300/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,100/mo

If split evenly

Study87

Nightlife78

Affordability35

Gym nearbyCoffee nearbyRoommate-friendly45% furnished likelihood

5134 N Cumberland Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706

1 bed · 1 bath · 6.6 mi from campus · Apartment

$1,695/mo

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49/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 53Est. $1,898/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~119 min

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,695/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study75

Nightlife54

Affordability53

Grocery nearbyCoffee nearby26% furnished likelihood

517 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

2 bed · 2 bath · 6.8 mi from campus · Apartment

$3,350/mo

~$1,675/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

46/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $3,752/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~124 min

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,350/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,675/mo

If split evenly

Study82

Nightlife68

Affordability35

Grocery nearbyCoffee nearby44% furnished likelihood

3420 Old Arlingon Hts, Unit 306, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

2 bed · 2 bath · 7.3 mi from campus · 1,650 sq ft · Apartment

$2,650/mo

~$1,325/person split 2 ways

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42/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 40Est. $2,968/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~134 min

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$2,650/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,325/mo

If split evenly

Study66

Nightlife47

Affordability40

Grocery nearbyCoffee nearby49% furnished likelihood

4712 N Olcott Ave, Apt 2W, Harwood Heights, IL 60706

1 bed · 1 bath · 7.5 mi from campus · 750 sq ft · Apartment

$1,600/mo

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Student Housing Match

50/ 100Low Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 55Est. $1,792/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~138 min

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,600/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study75

Nightlife78

Affordability55

Grocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearby3% furnished likelihood

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