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Highlights

  • Luxury apartment homes
  • Newly renovated
  • Incredibly spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes
  • Urban dwellers

Location

1005 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130, USA
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Grand Park Apartments

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Leasing office

(630) 389-6238

Property Overview

Grand Park Apartments features luxury, newly renovated, and spacious 1 and 2 bedroom homes, making it an attractive choice for renters. With an impressive Zumper expert rating of 9.9, the property excels in price, amenities, location, and overall quality, each scoring a perfect 10. Additionally, its proximity to top-rated schools and the availability of 30 detailed photos enhance its appeal, reflecting strong value compared to other local properties.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.9
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Grand Park Apartments is one of the top properties in this neighborhood. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Upgraded 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2 bed1.5 bath950 sqft$1,585 /mo1 unit availableUpgraded
Renovated 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2 bed1.5 bath950 sqft$1,825 /mo2 units availableRenovated

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Amenities for Grand Park Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
Granite CountertopsLarge Closets
Vinyl Plank FloorWalk-in Closet

Appliances

Central A/CDishwasher
In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
Stainless Steel AppliancesWasher and Dryer

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Onsite Laundry
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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About Grand Park Apartments

HomeApartments in Forest Park Grand Park Apartments

Let us introduce you to Grand Park Apartments. At Grand Park, we have developed a reputation for delivering bold and captivating living spaces with convenience and quality at their core. Located just 15 minutes from Chicago’s Navy Pier, our luxury apartment homes are perfectly situated for both urban dwellers who want to escape to nature as well as nature lovers who crave the city's energy. Our incredibly spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes are newly renovated and were designed with you in mind. Give us a call or stop by our office to see how we can make Grand Park your new home!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.9
/10
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Grand Park Apartments is one of the top properties in this neighborhood. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.
How we rated Grand Park Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Grand Park Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Grand Park Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—in-unit laundry—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Grand Park Apartments offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Grand Park Apartments has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Grand Park Apartments.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Grand Park Apartments has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Grand Park Apartments deserve more than 5 starts. Calvin and Darnell are wonderful people to do business with. They are so helpful and very down to earth. My experience was a overall wonderful experience. If you’re looking to move please consider Grand Park Apartments!!!!!

k s

k s

Oct 26, 2021

Love the property. Phil always responds to my request. The property is 10x better since he’s come aboard. You really can see the difference in the property. Thankful for him. Hope he doesn’t leave no time soon.

Lanye Sutton

Lanye Sutton

Dec 24, 2023

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Grand Park Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Grand Park Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 147 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Forest Park

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Grand Park Apartments to be 32% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Forest Park.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Forest Park
A table of studio rental data trends in Forest Park
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$938
April 2024$948
May 2024$965
June 2024$955
July 2024$950
August 2024$1,020
September 2024$1,092
February 2025$1,100
March 2025$1,100
April 2025$1,100
May 2025$1,033
June 2025$962
July 2025$975
August 2025$1,057
September 2025$1,168
October 2025$1,079

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1005 Des Plaines Ave?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$68,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $68,200 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,705.
For more information on rent affordability, visit our rent calculator.

Schools near Grand Park Apartments

Garfield Elementary School

543 hannah ave

forest park, IL, 60130

PK, K-2Public
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Getting around Forest Park near 1005 Des Plaines Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1005 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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