Woodridge Apartments and Rentals

Woodridge is relatively new town, located just 25 miles west of downtown Chicago. Once a community with not even a full square mile of land, Woodridge now occupies more than 9 square miles in size. This family-friendly village has several nature preserves for biking, running and walking, spacious golf courses and an ideal location for traveling. Situated right off I-355 and I-55, Woodridge is a prime location surrounded by Downers Grove, Darien, Bolingbrook and Naperville.

Woodridge apartments for rent offer a high quality of life due to the low crime rates, abundant recreation options, great school districts and proximity to plenty of amenities. With more than 650 acres of parkland and open spaces and 60 community and neighborhood parks, Woodridge offers plenty of outdoor activities for its residents.

Woodridge is located on the high ground overlooking the DuPage River. Originally settled by the Potawatomi Indians, a large influx of settlers began coming to the area in the early 1800s. Gaining its name from the heavy timber that overlooks the East Branch of the DuPage River, Woodridge was incorporated as a village in August 1959. In 1985, local officials developed a master plan to guide development and plot a town center.

Today, Woodridge is the bridge between a quiet suburb and a bustling metropolis. Apartments in Woodridge are occupied by the diverse range of lifestyles and ages of the area’s residents. This played a factor in the village landing on Money Magazine’s 2007 list Top 100 Places to Live, and the TV show, World’s Greatest as one of the World’s Greatest Communities. Today, more than 33,000 people live in Woodridge, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau.

There are plenty of options for work in Woodridge. Not only is it a short commute to Chicago, the village is home to nine business parks that occupy more than 10 million square feet of building space. Many high-profile businesses are located in the area including Wilton Industries, Allstate, Navistar and Home Run Inn Pizza. More than 175 businesses employ 6,500 people in the area. Argonne Woods Business Park is also a major employer for the area with 15 acres of land and four businesses.

Within the past decade, the prosperous research, light industrial and warehouse distribution sector has grown dramatically in Woodridge.

The DuPage campus of Westwood College is located in Woodridge and several other universities are within close proximity of the city limits. Benedictine University is in Lisle, North Central College is in Naperville and DeVry University in Downers Grove.

In Woodridge, high-end dining and shopping experiences are parallel with less expensive options and local cuisine. However, the cost of living in the area is above the national average by 20 points. Food in Woodridge is 13 points above average.

According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, average rentals in Woodridge cost $987. Because the city is very young, many apartments and homes have been built more recently and feature more modern amenities.

Since Woodridge has expansive recreation options, it’s no surprise the local park district has various annual events. The Woodridge Jubilee is an event of carnival rides, live music and plenty of food. Every summer since 1983 this event takes place. The family-friendly event is just one of the many festivals in the area. During the fall, the Indian Summer Festival and Haunted Forest Walk ring in the chilly weather and changing leaves in the forested area.

Movie lovers will enjoy Hollywood Boulevard on 75th Street for dinner and a movie. This unique experience features wait service, lounging chairs and a bar while guests enjoy a new flick.

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