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The Emerson

1135 Westgate St, Oak Park, IL 60301

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$2,589 - $4,339 1 - 2 1 - 2
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Pricing and Floor Plans

A19T

$2,689 - $3,319
1 Bed, 1 Bath
796 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 13
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-612
$2,759
796
7/13/26
2-712
$2,759
796
7/17/26
2-912
$2,689
796
9/3/26

A20T

$2,709 - $3,169
1 Bed, 1 Bath
796 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 30
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-2013
$2,709
796
6/30/26
2-913
$2,749
796
7/23/26

A12

$2,619 - $3,039
1 Bed, 1 Bath
750 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 11
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-517
$2,629
750
7/11/26
1-417
$2,619
750
7/25/26

A15T

$2,589 - $3,059
1 Bed, 1 Bath
676 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 22
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-2003
$2,589
676
7/22/26
2-1703
$2,649
676
7/31/26

A16T

$2,609 - $3,079
1 Bed, 1 Bath
716 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 11
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-2004
$2,609
716
8/11/26

B8T

$3,459 - $4,069
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,049 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-1902
$3,519
1,049
Now
2-702
$3,459
1,049
7/30/26

B5

$3,459 - $4,069
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,140 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-414
$3,459
1,140
Now
1-514
$3,469
1,140
7/22/26

B9T

$3,509 - $4,119
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,046 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-707
$3,509
1,046
Now
2-1707
$3,559
1,046
6/12/26

B2

$3,519 - $4,339
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,199 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 18
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-404
$3,529
1,199
6/18/26
1-304
$3,519
1,199
8/7/26

B10T

$3,219 - $3,969
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,052 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-1008
$3,319
1,052
7/6/26
2-908
$3,219
1,052
8/1/26

B1

$3,389 - $3,929
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,080 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-401
$3,389
1,080
Now

B6

$3,399 - $3,989
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,140 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 21
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-220
$3,399
1,140
7/21/26

B3

$3,439 - $4,039
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,199 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 30
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-310
$3,439
1,199
7/30/26

B4

$3,459 - $4,269
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,080 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 5
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-413
$3,459
1,080
8/5/26
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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

Lease Term Options

  • 6 - 15 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 2017
  • 270 units / 20 stories

Fees and Policies

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

Dogs

  • Monthly Pet Fee
    $30 / mo
  • One-Time Pet Fee
    $350

Cats

  • Monthly Pet Fee
    $30 / mo
  • One-Time Pet Fee
    $350

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.

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Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Tile Floors
  • Tub/Shower

Community Features

  • Business Center
  • Cabana
  • Car Charging Station
  • Clubhouse
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Fitness Center
  • Grill
  • Package Service
  • Pool
  • Public Transportation

Map of The Emerson

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Area Scores

Walkability

Very walkable80 / 100

Transit

Exceptional public transit90 / 100

Driveability

Moderately drivable60 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable50 / 100

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Transit

Subway
1 min Drive
Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Subway
2 min Drive
Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Subway
3 min Drive
Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Commuter Rail
1 min Drive
Union Pacific West Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Union Pacific West Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Airport
Chicago Midway International
18 min Drive
Chicago Midway International
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
23 min Drive
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Moving to Oak Park, Oak Park, IL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Emerson proximity to River Forest Town Center I & II, Circle Plaza, and Forest Park Retail Center. River Forest Town Center I & II is 0.5 miles away, and Circle Plaza is within a 6 minute walk.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Oak Park is exceptional public transit. Within 4.3 miles of The Emerson, you’ll find Harlem/Lake Station (Green Line), Oak Park Station (Green Line), and Ridgeland Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Emerson are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods, Oak Park Conservatory, and Austin Town Hall Park.

Airports

Living in Oak Park provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 18 minutes from The Emerson. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 11.3 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

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Oakpark Montessori School

Grades K-5

Private

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Garfield Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

10 rating

Oliver W Holmes Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

9 rating

Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

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The Childrens School

Grades K-8

Private

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St Edmund Parish School

Grades PK-8

Private

10 rating

Oak Park & River Forest High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Tru-Source Alf

Grades 9-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Concordia University-Chicago

Drive: 4 min (1.3 mi)

Dominican University, Priory

Drive: 4 min (1.3 mi)

Dominican University

Drive: 5 min (1.8 mi)

Triton College

Drive: 10 min (3.9 mi)

About The Emerson

The Emerson blends cozy comfort with stunning features in studio, one, and two-bedroom apartment homes located in the heart of Oak Park. Live where contemporary amenities--like a heated swimming pool, premium fitness center with flex studio, and... sprawling views of the Chicago skyline--intersect perfectly with the familiar comforts of a friendly neighborhood. Experience the charm of Oak Park while living an elevated lifestyle. Settle into living well at The Emerson.

The Emerson is an apartment community in Oak Park, IL

Trinity Property Consultants

Contact

Property Address:
1135 Westgate St,
Oak Park, IL 60301
Phone Number: (630) 828-6625
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 The Emerson

4.7

92 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

5/19/26

Apartment Building From Hell

Congratulations you managed to make the last great part of this building leave (Jackie). She has been amazing for all residents but I can’t say the same thing about this building from hell and even worse the management.

Everything great about this building has left and we all are too once we can get out of our leases from hell.

Zero rent reduction when maybe a month out of two years living here both elevators are not working at the same time seems criminal. You can only send so many “We... appreciate your patience” and “We apologize for the inconvenience” without any REAL action behind it before it feels like you’re mocking us. Your words at this point mean nothing.

The cherry on top of everything was the “random” gas leak which again if you’re going along with the theme included zero rent reduction. Residents were left without gas or hot water for days while management was so unprepared they had to ask for help from other building maintenance in surrounding buildings. Also if it wasn’t for Jackie management would have not even known there was a problem.

Living here is a danger to your health, mental well being, and wallet (City prices for Oak Park)

Stay away from this place at ALL costs. They don’t deserve a cent of your money.

Review from Apartments.com

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Property Manager at The Emerson responded to this review

We are truly sorry to hear about your deeply negative experience at The Emerson. It is disheartening to learn that your time with us has been so frustrating, particularly regarding the building's maintenance and management responsiveness. We... understand your disappointment with the elevator outages and the extended periods without essential services like gas and hot water, and we regret that our communications have felt insufficient. Your feedback about the gas leak incident and the reliance on Jackie for initial awareness is also concerning and has been noted. We are committed to improving, and your perspective is valuable in this process. Please reach out to us directly at theemerson@trinity-pm.com so we can discuss your concerns further.

2/25/26

Verified Renter

Expensive but the staffing make up for it. I also enjoy the community events. I just wish they were held on weekends and not during the week.

Review from Apartments.com

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Property Manager at The Emerson responded to this review

Hi there,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that our dedicated staff and engaging community events make up for any perceived cost. We appreciate your suggestion about weekend events and will certainly take it into... consideration as we plan future activities. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

2/24/26

Verified Renter

The move in was easy and seamless. We told Santiago the dishwasher was leaking and he called a service technician who came out and fixed it within an hour.

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Property Manager at The Emerson responded to this review

Hi there,

We're so glad to hear your move-in experience was easy and seamless! It's wonderful to know that Santiago and our maintenance team were able to resolve the dishwasher issue so quickly for you. Thank you for sharing your positive... experience!

2/24/26

Verified Renter

Very nice apartment complex, staff is phenomenal.

However pretty pricey apartment, parking is an additional $160 a month per car, the elevator is frequently broken causing wait times up to 10 minutes to get an elevator. During the summer time around the perimeter of the apartment complex it does accumulated quite a bit of trash

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Property Manager at The Emerson responded to this review

Hi there,

Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you find The Emerson a very nice apartment complex and that our staff is phenomenal. We appreciate you bringing your concerns about pricing, parking, elevator reliability, and common area... cleanliness to our attention. Your comments are valuable as we continuously strive to enhance the resident experience. If you'd like to discuss these matters further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at theemerson@trinity-pm.com.

2/24/26

Verified Renter

Beautiful apartment. Responsive maintenance staff. Great location. Clean lobby. Wonderful rooftop pool with plenty of grill space. Fun activities.

Review from Apartments.com

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Property Manager at The Emerson responded to this review

Hi there,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your beautiful apartment and all that The Emerson has to offer, from our responsive maintenance and great location to our clean lobby, fantastic rooftop... pool, and fun activities. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience!

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