Explore student apartments in East Side near Oakton College. Quieter residential streets with single-family homes converted into multi-unit rentals. More space, lower prices, a short bike ride to campus.
Avg distance
10.7 mi
Walk time
Drive/bike
Transit
~74 min
Safety score
68/100
Quieter residential streets with single-family homes converted into multi-unit rentals. More space, lower prices, a short bike ride to campus.
Vibe: Graduate students
Best for: Graduate students, studious undergrads, budget-conscious renters
Dining & nightlife: East Side offers everyday dining and errands within a short drive or bike ride of Oakton.
Studio
$1,300/mo
1 bedroom
$1,795/mo
2 bedroom
$1,795/mo
Area range
$1,100–$1,750/mo
East Side is a short transit or bike ride to Oakton. Transit convenience near Des Plaines, IL scores about 79/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.
East Side scores 68/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…
Renters
85%
Undergrad share
79%
Grad share
21%
About 85% of residents near East Side rent rather than own. Roughly 79% undergrad vs 21% graduate renters — Graduate students, studious undergrads, budget-conscious renters.
Student activity
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Student Housing Match
Confidence: Medium
Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.
Drive commute
~160 min
Rent vs campus
Near avg
$1,300/mo base
Student fit
55
Balanced student fit
Safety
55
Walkability
20
Per person
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1 bed · 1 bath · 9.4 mi from campus · 765 sq ft · Apartment
$1,795/mo
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Student Housing Match
Confidence: High
Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.
Drive commute
~174 min
Rent vs campus
Above avg
$1,795/mo base
Student fit
52
Quiet study
Safety
55
Walkability
20
Per person
—
2 bed · 1 bath · 9.5 mi from campus · 950 sq ft · Apartment
$1,795/mo
~$898/person split 2 ways
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Student Housing Match
Confidence: High
Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.
Drive commute
~172 min
Rent vs campus
Above avg
$1,795/mo base
Student fit
50
Balanced student fit
Safety
55
Walkability
20
Per person
~$898/mo
If split evenly
3 bed · 1 bath · 11.4 mi from campus · 868 sq ft · Apartment
$2,495/mo
~$832/person split 3 ways
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Student Housing Match
Confidence: High
Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.
Drive commute
~208 min
Rent vs campus
Above avg
$2,495/mo base
Student fit
46
Balanced student fit
Safety
55
Walkability
20
Per person
~$832/mo
If split evenly
3 bed · 2 bath · 11.5 mi from campus · 1,750 sq ft · Apartment
$5,500/mo
~$1,833/person split 3 ways
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Student Housing Match
Confidence: High
Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.
Drive commute
~210 min
Rent vs campus
Above avg
$5,500/mo base
Student fit
40
Social & nightlife
Safety
55
Walkability
20
Per person
~$1,833/mo
If split evenly
3 bed · 2 bath · 11.5 mi from campus · 1,750 sq ft · Apartment
$5,250/mo
~$1,750/person split 3 ways
Student activity
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Student Housing Match
Confidence: High
Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.
Drive commute
~211 min
Rent vs campus
Above avg
$5,250/mo base
Student fit
40
Balanced student fit
Safety
55
Walkability
20
Per person
~$1,750/mo
If split evenly
3 bed · 2 bath · 11.5 mi from campus · 2,011 sq ft · Apartment
$5,308/mo
~$1,769/person split 3 ways
Student activity
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Student Housing Match
Confidence: High
Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.
Drive commute
~212 min
Rent vs campus
Above avg
$5,308/mo base
Student fit
44
Quiet study
Safety
55
Walkability
20
Per person
~$1,769/mo
If split evenly
3 bed · 2 bath · 11.5 mi from campus · 2,011 sq ft · Apartment
$5,250/mo
~$1,750/person split 3 ways
Student activity
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Student Housing Match
Confidence: High
Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.
Drive commute
~212 min
Rent vs campus
Above avg
$5,250/mo base
Student fit
45
Balanced student fit
Safety
55
Walkability
20
Per person
~$1,750/mo
If split evenly
Quieter residential streets with single-family homes converted into multi-unit rentals. More space, lower prices, a short bike ride to campus. Best for: Graduate students, studious undergrads, budget-conscious renters. Typical rent: $1,100–$1,750/mo.
East Side listings average 10.7 miles from campus or ~74 min by transit.
Expect $1,100–$1,750/mo in East Side. Studio: $1,300/mo; 1 bedroom: $1,795/mo; 2 bedroom: $1,795/mo; Area range: $1,100–$1,750/mo.
East Side scores 68/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…
East Side is a short transit or bike ride to Oakton. Transit convenience near Des Plaines, IL scores about 79/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.
About 85% of residents near East Side rent rather than own. Roughly 79% undergrad vs 21% graduate renters — Graduate students, studious undergrads, budget-conscious renters.
Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Oakton College, starting 60 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.
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