Oakton

The Historic District Within Evanston
The Oakton Historic District is a quiet place that's great for families and those who want a little more peace and quiet than what's normally found in most Chicago neighborhoods. It's located within the Evanston boundaries, meaning that it's close to Northwestern University. Renters here enjoy the neighborhood for it's friendly people, easy access to all of Evanston, and the fact that it's very pet-friendly.

It's a small and quiet neighborhood so you won't find much nightlife or dining options. However, it's very safe, clean, and you can easily get to most parts of Chicago on the transit. Accessibility to Northwestern and an undisturbed environment are the two main reasons most people choose to rent here.
What Oakton Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
8.0
amenities
6.0
social
5.0
management
8.0
safety
5.3
Median rents in Oakton
Studio
$
1,250
1 Bedroom
$
1,400
2 Bedroom
$
1,800

Getting to Know
Oakton

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Sheridan Rd to Ridge Ave
North to South Boundaries: Kedzie St to Howard St
dining
Firehouse Grill
Redz Belizean Restaurant
convenience
Walgreens
fitness
Freddie’s Modern Kung Fu
parks
Chicago Park District
Lee Street Beach
Ridgeville Park District
Rogers Ave Park & Beach
coffee
Caribbean American Bakery
Dollop Coffee & Hoosier Mama Pie Company
bus
201/97 (bus)
rail
Purple Line (metro)
UP-N (rail)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Oakton includes zip codes 60202 and 60626
Rent vs Own
44
% of Oakton residents are renters
Driving to Work
60
% of Oakton residents drive to work
New Construction
4
% of housing units in Oakton have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
75
%
<20 units
17
%
20-49 units
9
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
22
%
18 - 34
25
%
35 - 54
31
%
55+
21
%
Unit Mix
6
%
Studio
26
%
1 Bed
35
%
2 Bed
34
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
65
%
Undergrad Student
7
%
Grad Student
4
%
Unemployed
6
%
Retired
16
%

Best Apartments
in Oakton

The Main
Studio $1,599
1 Bed $2,600
2 Beds $3,713

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Presidential Apartments
1 Bed $1,745

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AMLI Evanston
Studio $1,929
1 Bed $2,231
2 Beds $3,051

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860 Hinman
Studio $915
1 Bed $1,345

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618 Hinman
2 Beds $1,695
3 Beds $1,825

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Main Station Apartments
Studio $890
1 Bed $1,165

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Dewey-Darrow
Quiet Neighborhood Close to Downtown Evanston
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Downtown Evanston
Semi-Urban Feel and Home to Northwestern