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The Emerson Apartments

1135 Westgate St, Oak Park, IL 60301

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$1,935 - $3,780Studio - 2 1 - 2

Pricing and Floor Plans

S4T

$2,015 - $2,075
Studio, 1 Bath
577 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-1009
$2,070
577
Now
2-1109
$2,075
577
Now
2-909
$2,015
577
8/28/25

S5T

$2,050
Studio, 1 Bath
563 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 28
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-1410
$2,050
563
8/28/25

S2

$1,935
Studio, 1 Bath
568 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 5
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-217
$1,935
568
9/5/25

A19T

$2,580 - $2,670
1 Bed, 1 Bath
796 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-1412
$2,670
796
Now
2-1512
$2,625
796
10/13/25
2-612
$2,580
796
10/17/25

A8

$2,430
1 Bed, 1 Bath
750 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-311
$2,430
750
Now

A17T

$2,600
1 Bed, 1 Bath
798 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-705
$2,600
798
Now

A20T

$2,610
1 Bed, 1 Bath
796 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 2
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-713
$2,610
796
8/2/25

A15T

$2,465
1 Bed, 1 Bath
676 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 15
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-1803
$2,465
676
8/15/25

A14

$2,445
1 Bed, 1 Bath
823 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 10
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-519
$2,445
823
9/10/25

A1

$2,345
1 Bed, 1 Bath
754 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 20
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-402
$2,345
754
9/20/25

A16T

$2,415
1 Bed, 1 Bath
716 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 18
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-1504
$2,415
716
10/18/25

B10T

$3,517 - $3,582
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,052 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-1508
$3,582
1,052
Now
2-1708
$3,517
1,052
10/1/25

B3

$3,479
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,199 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-310
$3,479
1,199
Now

B4

$3,498
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,080 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-413
$3,498
1,080
Now

B9T

$3,505
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,046 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 11
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-1407
$3,505
1,046
10/11/25
* 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

Lease Term Options

  • 11 - 13 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.

Cats Allowed

  • Monthly Pet Rent
    $30
  • One Time Fee
    $350
  • Pet Limit
    2

Comments

Cats Welcome Maximum Pets per Apartment: 2, No weight limit. Pet Fee per Pet: $350. (non refundable) Monthly Pet Rent per Pet: $30.00

Dogs Allowed

  • Monthly Pet Rent
    $30
  • One Time Fee
    $350
  • Pet Limit
    2

Restrictions

Breed Restrictions: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, Presa Canarios, Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-Hybrid, Mastiff, Chow Chow, German Shepherd or any mixes of these breeds.

Comments

Dogs Welcome (some breed restriction see below) Maximum Pets per Apartment: 2, No weight limit. Pet Fee per Pet: $350. (non refundable) Monthly Pet Rent per Pet: $30.00

Other Pets Allowed

  • Pet Limit
    2

Comments

Assistance animals: HUD guidelines define assistant animals as “animals that serve as a reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities" For more information on the guidelines please contact our leasing office.

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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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Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Walker's Paradise98 / 100

Transit Score ®

Good Transit63 / 100

Bike Score ®

Bikeable57 / 100

Soundscore ™

Active71 / 100

Transit

Subway
Ridgeland Station
3 min Drive
Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Commuter Rail
Oak Park Station
1 min Drive
Union Pacific West Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Commuter Rail
River Forest Station
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 Apartments 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 5 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 63, The Emerson Apartments has good transit, including 10 transit stops within 4.3 miles. Transit options include Harlem/Lake Station (Green Line) and Oak Park Station (Green Line).

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Emerson Apartments 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 Apartments. 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-K

Private

7 rating

Oliver W Holmes Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

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Garfield Elementary School

Grades PK-2

Public

7 rating

Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

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Alcuin Montessori School

Grades PK-8

Private

9 rating

Oak Park & River Forest High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Tru-Source Alf

Grades 12-12

Private

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Fenwick High School

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 Apartments

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 Apartments is an apartment community

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

4.8

72 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

7/25/25

Verified Renter

I've really enjoyed living here. The buildings are kept clean and the amenities are great. The staff is friendly and you can tell they care about and want to provide the best experience for everyone. The unit itself is nice with premium appliances including full sized washer and dryer. My building is very quiet, even in my apartment I very rarely hear any noise from any of my neighbors. Overall, this has been the best experience out of all the apartments I've ever had.

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Property Manager at The Emerson responded to this review

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience at The Emerson! We truly appreciate you highlighting the cleanliness of the buildings, the quality of the amenities, and the friendliness of our staff. It's wonderful to hear... that you're enjoying the quiet atmosphere in your building and that you appreciate the in-unit features like the premium appliances. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable living environment for all our residents, and it's rewarding to know that we've achieved that for you. Thanks again!

7/21/25

Verified Renter

Everyone is very welcoming and kind. The Community is very clean and put together. It is a super convenient location for transportation, shopping, and dining.

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Property Manager at The Emerson responded to this review

Thank you for your kind words about The Emerson! We're so glad you're finding the community clean, welcoming, and that you appreciate the convenient location near transportation, shopping, and dining. We strive to create a positive environment for... all of our residents.

6/21/25

Verified Renter

We’ve had several incidents with how we were billed from Conservice for utilities as well as how we were billed for our June 2025 rent after our rent renewal. This has caused us to be very unsatisfied with how things are going here. It’s unfortunate because the people who work here are very good people, but things need to be made better.

Review from Apartments.com

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Property Manager at The Emerson responded to this review

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Emerson. We appreciate you highlighting the positive aspects of our team.

We understand your frustration with the billing discrepancies you've experienced with Conservice and your June... 2025 rent. We strive to ensure accurate and transparent billing processes for all of our residents, and we regret that this hasn't been your experience.

We'd like to look into this further. Please reach out to us at theemerson@trinity-pm.com with your apartment number and specific details so we can investigate the billing concerns you mentioned.

6/5/25

Verified Renter

I just renewed my lease to continue calling The Emerson my home. I love the luxuries of high-rise living in a beautiful neighborhood. The ease of access to public transit options make this location perfect.

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Property Manager at The Emerson responded to this review

Thank you for sharing your experience at The Emerson! We're thrilled to hear you've decided to renew your lease and continue enjoying the benefits of our community, from the high-rise living to the convenient access to public transit. We appreciate... you highlighting what makes The Emerson a perfect home for you.

5/16/25

Verified Renter

My experience so far has been great! Spacious units with updated appliances. The concrete floors/ceilings are very good at reducing noise between the floors.

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Property Manager at The Emerson responded to this review

Thank you for the kind review! We're happy to hear you are enjoying the spacious units and updated appliances at The Emerson. We appreciate your feedback on the concrete floors and ceilings, and we will continue to work hard to provide a comfortable... living environment for our residents.

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