Welkin Apartments

1425 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$2,142 - $5,814	Studio - 2 Beds	Studio - 2	1 - 2 Baths	1 - 2	604 - 1,348 sq. ft.

Pricing and Floor Plans

S1

$2,200 - $3,172

Studio, 1 Bath

, 604 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

435

$2,200

604 Sq. Ft.

Now

S2

$2,256 - $3,254

Studio, 1 Bath

, 623 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 31

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

627

$2,256

623 Sq. Ft.

10/31/25

A2

$2,216 - $3,266

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 794 Sq. Ft.

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6 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

633

$2,246

794 Sq. Ft.

Now

618

$2,236

794 Sq. Ft.

Now

418

$2,216

794 Sq. Ft.

10/2/25

A5

$2,238 - $3,300

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 806 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

324

$2,273

806 Sq. Ft.

Now

628

$2,258

806 Sq. Ft.

9/27/25

424

$2,238

806 Sq. Ft.

10/29/25

A1

$2,142 - $3,107

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 744 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

515

$2,142

744 Sq. Ft.

Now

A3

$2,191 - $3,181

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 794 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

432

$2,191

794 Sq. Ft.

Now

A7

$2,297 - $3,355

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 821 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 19

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

342

$2,297

821 Sq. Ft.

9/19/25

A4

$2,306 - $3,063

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 897 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 11

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

737

$2,306

897 Sq. Ft.

11/11/25

B8

$3,721 - $5,814

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,160 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 9

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

736

$3,721

1,160 Sq. Ft.

11/9/25

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Property Information

Built in 2022
212 units / 6 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

Administrative Fee
$375
Application Fee
$75

Property Highlights

Outdoor Recreation Area
Bike Garage: Covered Bike Room
Private balcony or patio
Stainless steel Whirlpool appliances
Whirlpool Dishwasher
Chrome kitchen and bathroom fixtures
Kitchen tile backsplash
Pet Friendly Homes
White quartz countertops with undermount sink
Walk-in closets in most studios & 1-bedrooms
Wood style flooring in living areas
Yoga Studio
Modern nickel and wood tone cabinetry
Steps from Metra
Work Outposts
Frameless glass shower doors
Adventure Hall
Full-size in home washer and dryer
On-Site Management Office
Under cabinet lighting

Apartment Features

Balcony
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Office
Patio
Quartz Countertops
Walk-In Closets

Community Features

Business Center
Fitness Center
Garages
Gas Range
Maintenance on site
Package Service
Spa

Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ^®

Walker's Paradise90 / 100

Transit Score ^®

Good Transit50 / 100

Bike Score ^®

Bikeable58 / 100

Transit

Commuter Rail

Des Plaines Station

1 min Drive

Commuter Rail

Cumberland Station

6 min Drive

Airport

Chicago O'Hare International

11 min Drive

Airport

Chicago Midway International

40 min Drive

Moving to Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor, Des Plaines, IL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Welkin Apartments proximity to Metropolitan Square, Library Plaza, and Rand River Center. Metropolitan Square is 0.2 miles away, and Library Plaza is within a 4 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 50, Welkin Apartments has good transit, including 10 transit stops within 8.2 miles. Transit options include Rosemont Station and Cumberland Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Welkin Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.3 miles, including Big Bend Lake, Wildwood Nature Center, and Chippewa Woods / Axehead Lake.

Airports

Living in Des Plaines/Arlington Hts Corridor provides easy access to Chicago O'Hare International, located just 11 minutes from Welkin Apartments. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 21.9 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Central Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

Forest Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

Chippewa Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Iroquois Community School

Grades K-8

Public

Plato Academy

Grades PK-8

Private

Maine West High School

Grades 9-12

Public

The Camelot School

Grades 2-12

Private

Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Oakton C.C., Des Plaines

Drive: 5 min (2 mi)

Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus

Drive: 16 min (8 mi)

Roosevelt Univ., Schaumburg

Drive: 16 min (8.8 mi)

Wilbur Wright College

Drive: 17 min (10.6 mi)

About Welkin Apartments

Once a destination for short Chicago getaways, Welkin is now a destination for everyday living. A relaxed lifestyle honors its heritage, while tasteful touches meet today's modern demands. All in a convenient location within the neighborhood, just... steps from Chicagoland via train. Welkin brings a fresh luxury rental experience to Des Plaines offering studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes.

Once a destination for short Chicago getaways, Welkin is now a destination for everyday living. A relaxed lifestyle honors its heritage, while tasteful touches meet today's modern demands. All in a convenient location within the neighborhood, just steps from Chicagoland via train. Welkin brings a fresh luxury rental experience to Des Plaines offering studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes.

Welkin Apartments is an apartment community

Contact

Property Address:

1425 Ellinwood Ave,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Phone Number: (224) 328-1489

More Information:

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Office Hours

SundayCLOSED
Monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For Welkin Apartments

19 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

8/18/25

Verified Renter

Room and facilities/amenities are always well maintained. Staff does a great job with everything. Communication is very quick and clear whenever there is an issue anywhere in the building

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Property Manager at Welkin Apartments responded to this review

We're pleased that you appreciate our well-maintained spaces and effective communication. It's wonderful to know that our efforts are making a difference in your experience.

Sincerely,
The Welkin Management Team

8/10/25

Verified Renter

I have been at Welkin for more than two years and have always found the building to be well-maintained, the staff responsive, and the people pleasant and respectful.

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Property Manager at Welkin Apartments responded to this review

Hi, it's wonderful that you find our community well-maintained and our team responsive. We appreciate having you as part of our community and look forward to continuing to provide a pleasant environment.

Sincerely,
The Welkin Management Team

7/4/25

Verified Renter

Just moved in and everything's been great so far. Tania has been awesome—super helpful and made the whole process easy. Everyone had been very friendly. My family and I are excited to be here!

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7/2/25

Verified Renter

Staff is great! Building and amenities always make me feel like I am at a hotel which I love! Staff’s response time is amazing! Really great sense of community here.

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6/29/25

Verified Renter

Great community with friendly neighbors and helpful staff. There are always people around the awesome amenities and plenty of events put on by the staff.

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