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| 278 N Oaklawn Ave, Unit 2 | 4 bed | 2 bath | 1,274 sqft | $3,300 /mo | Large 4 bedroom, 2 full bath apartment in Elmhurst! Close to many major commuting highways and roughly 1 mile from downtown Elmhurst/Metra station. District 205 schools - Hawthorne Elementary School, Sandburg Middle School, and York Community High School. This second floor apartment boasts a modern kitchen with stainless steel kitchen appliances (36inch fridge, dishwasher, and gas stove), a garbage disposal, a deep kitchen sink, and quartz countertops with a peninsula that seats 3 barstools. Each bedroom has a closet with closet organizing system and blackout blinds. New energy efficient vinyl windows along with powerful base board heaters and 2 strong A/C wall units makes for a comfortable cozy apartment. Waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout brightens the whole apartment with a natural wood look. In Unit Laundry saves you the hassle of going up and down the stairs. Maintenance free lifestyle as the landlord is responsible for the landscaping, snow removal, and pays the water, sewer, & trash. Tenant is responsible for gas and electric. Requirements: $425 move-in fee. No security deposit. Household Income must be 3x monthly rent, Credit Score above 680, No Eviction History. Proof of timely rent payments. Proof of credit score, photo id and income required prior to lease signing. |
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Amenities for 278 N Oaklawn Ave, Unit 2
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Dryer |
| Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Garage Attached | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking |
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Parking Policy
Garage Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Year built | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 278 N Oaklawn Ave, Unit 2
Large 4 bedroom, 2 full bath apartment in Elmhurst! Close to many major commuting highways and roughly 1 mile from downtown Elmhurst/Metra station. District 205 schools - Hawthorne Elementary School, Sandburg Middle School, and York Community High School. This second floor apartment boasts a modern kitchen with stainless steel kitchen appliances (36inch fridge, dishwasher, and gas stove), a garbage disposal, a deep kitchen sink, and quartz countertops with a peninsula that seats 3 barstools. Each bedroom has a closet with closet organizing system and blackout blinds. New energy efficient vinyl windows along with powerful base board heaters and 2 strong A/C wall units makes for a comfortable cozy apartment. Waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout brightens the whole apartment with a natural wood look. In Unit Laundry saves you the hassle of going up and down the stairs. Maintenance free lifestyle as the landlord is responsible for the landscaping, snow removal, and pays the water, sewer, & trash. Tenant is responsible for gas and electric. Requirements: $425 move-in fee. No security deposit. Household Income must be 3x monthly rent, Credit Score above 680, No Eviction History. Proof of timely rent payments. Proof of credit score, photo id and income required prior to lease signing.
Year Built: 1977
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Rent trends in Elmhurst
4-bedroom apartments at 278 N Oaklawn Ave, Unit 2 cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Elmhurst.
Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Elmhurst
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,274 |
| July 2024 | $1,262 |
| August 2024 | $1,301 |
| September 2024 | $1,297 |
| October 2024 | $1,343 |
| November 2024 | $1,316 |
| February 2025 | $1,453 |
| March 2025 | $1,369 |
| June 2025 | $1,429 |
| July 2025 | $1,368 |
| August 2025 | $1,348 |
| February 2026 | $1,343 |
| March 2026 | $1,317 |
| April 2026 | $1,440 |
| May 2026 | $2,009 |
| June 2026 | $1,740 |
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4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 278 N Oaklawn Ave, Unit 2
Hawthorne Elementary School
145 w arthur st
elmhurst, IL, 60126
K-5Public
A
Addison Early Learning Center
650 s ardmore ave
addison, IL, 60101
PKPublic
Early Childhood
130 w madison st
elmhurst, IL, 60126
PKPublic
Hillside Elementary School
4804 harrison st
hillside, IL, 60162
PK, K-8Public
C+
John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr
1519 s grace st
lombard, IL, 60148
PKPublic
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Getting around Elmhurst near 278 N Oaklawn Ave #2
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 278 N Oaklawn Ave #2, Elmhurst
Groceries
4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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