Welkin Apartments

1425 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$1,994 - $5,795	Studio - 2 Beds	Studio - 2	1 - 2 Baths	1 - 2	604 - 1,348 sq. ft.

Pricing and Floor Plans

S1

$1,994 - $3,152

Studio, 1 Bath

, 604 Sq. Ft.

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Dec. 9

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

523

$1,994

604 Sq. Ft.

12/9/25

New

A2

$2,129 - $3,703

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 794 Sq. Ft.

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5 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

633

$2,129

794 Sq. Ft.

Now

418

$2,197

794 Sq. Ft.

Now

510

$2,302

794 Sq. Ft.

Now

A5

$2,198 - $3,556

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 806 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

628

$2,198

806 Sq. Ft.

Now

716

$2,348

806 Sq. Ft.

Now

424

$2,295

806 Sq. Ft.

11/3/25

A7

$2,179 - $3,440

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 821 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

342

$2,179

821 Sq. Ft.

Now

A8

$2,571 - $4,105

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 872 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 15

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

608

$2,571

872 Sq. Ft.

11/15/25

New

B8

$3,043 - $5,126

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,160 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 10

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

736

$3,043

1,160 Sq. Ft.

11/10/25

B2

$3,075 - $5,433

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,121 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 28

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

401

$3,075

1,121 Sq. Ft.

11/28/25

B6

$3,240 - $5,795

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,131 Sq. Ft.

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Dec. 29

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

445

$3,240

1,131 Sq. Ft.

12/29/25

* 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.

Utilities & Essentials

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

Application Fee Per Applicant
$75 one-time

Due at Move-In

Administrative Fee
$375 one-time

Due at Move-Out

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Property Highlights

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

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

Soundscore ^™

Busy66 / 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

20 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

9/18/25

Verified Renter

It feels very comfortable and very nice.
I’m very satisfied with how well the cleanliness is maintained here. Everything looks spotless and well cared for, which makes me feel comfortable and at ease.

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Property Manager at Welkin Apartments responded to this review

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear that you find our community comfortable and well-maintained. Your satisfaction with the cleanliness is important to us, and we appreciate your kind words.

Sincerely,
The Welkin... Management Team

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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