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Oakland Neighborhood Guide Chicago, IL

About

Oakland is a historical lakeside neighborhood located on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Bordered by Lake Michigan to the east, its proximity to the Lake Shore Drive makes commuting easy and offers stunning lakefront views for residents. The neighborhood is known for historic homes, bustling commercial streets, and is within walking distance of the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and the University of Chicago.

What You Will Love about Oakland, Chicago, Illinois

  • The Oakland neighborhood offers the feel of a tight-knit, laid-back community while being just a short ride from the heart of downtown Chicago.
  • The community boasts stunning historic architecture that adds to its charm.
  • With the lake just steps away, residents can enjoy waterfront activities and views any time.

What’s Nearby

The Oakland neighborhood is south of the Kenwood neighborhood and north of Grand Crossing. Its location offers easy access to Downtown Chicago and is near various attractions like the DuSable Museum of African American History and the Lake Meadows Shopping Center. Jackson Park, which hosted the World's Fair in 1893, is also nearby.

Lifestyle

Oakland offers a slower-paced lifestyle, with quiet, tree-lined streets and pockets of commercial activity. The neighborhood is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities with easy access to the lakefront and various parks, and it also offers a variety of dining and shopping options.

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Rental Trends in Oakland

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Last updated 9/16/2024
67 Properties Available for Rent

Explore the Neighborhood

There are 96 restaurants, 19 grocery stores, and 27 parks within a mile of the Oakland neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    One Stop Food & Liqrs

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store

    •

    0.5 miles

    4301 S Lake Park Ave

  • GROCERY
    Mariano's Pharmacy

    Retail, Drugstore, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.7 miles

    3857 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr

  • GROCERY
    King Supermarket

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.8 miles

    400 E 41st St

  • GROCERY
    Wic Food Center

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.8 miles

    416 E 43rd St

  • GROCERY
    Jewel-Osco

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.9 miles

    443 E 34th St

  • SHOPPING
    Lake Meadows Shopping Center

    Retail, Shopping Plaza

    •

    0.9 miles

    476 E 35th St

Oakland Apartments and Rentals

67 Rental properties in Oakland, Chicago, IL.

  • Maple Court property

    $1,275+

    Maple Court

    Studio–2 Beds • 1 Bath

    452–622 Sqft

    8 Units Available

  • The Sutherland property

    $1,345+

    The Sutherland

    Studio–2 Beds • 1 Bath

    357–909 Sqft

    4 Units Available

  • 925 E. 46th Street Apartments property

    Contact for Price

    925 E. 46th Street Apartments

    1–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    Not Available

  • 4455 Greenwood Avenue property

    $1,145+

    4455 Greenwood Avenue

    Studio–2 Beds • 1 Bath

    458–470 Sqft

    3 Units Available

  • 1030 E 47th property

    $1,450

    1030 E 47th

    2 Beds • 1 Bath

    575 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • Oakwood Shores Senior Apartments property

    Contact for Price

    Oakwood Shores Senior Apartments

    1–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    715–1644 Sqft

    Available Now

67 Properties Available for Rent

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
21.3%
39.1%
utilities
0.4%
6.4%
food
2.2%
3.8%
transportation
0.7%
5.4%
healthcare
4.5%
7%

Oakland Demographics

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Oakland Reviews

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  • Area Has Kids Play Outside

    Yes

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Near Grocery Stores

    Yes

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Nearby Parks

    Yes

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Pet Friendly

    Yes

    Say 3 of 3 renters

67 Properties Available for Rent

Oakland Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

55/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Very Bikeable

77/100
Bike Score®

Good Transit

53/100
3 bus stops, 5 train stops, 1 other stop

39 Pershing Bus

Other

36th and St Louis Pershing and Lake Park Avenue

X49 Western Express CTA Bus

Train Stop

314 E 43rd St

Cta

Train Stop

4003 S Indiana Ave

Source: foursquare.com

Oakland Schools

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Neighborhoods Around Oakland

NeighborhoodStudioAvg RentAnnual Change
Downtown ChicagoNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$2,276
12%
West LoopNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$2,332
64%
South SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$1,357
87%
BronzevilleNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois----
Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$1,497--
The LoopNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$2,445
11%
Near West SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$2,431
11%
Prairie ShoresNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$2,505--
Lake MeadowsNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$1,351--
StreetervilleNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$2,055
16%
Near South SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$2,172
6%
New CityNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois----
KenwoodNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$1,369--
BridgeportNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois----
Hyde Park Kenwood Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$1,260--
Grand BoulevardNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois----
Printer's RowNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois----
DearbornNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois----
Fulton River DistrictNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$2,226--
DouglasNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$1,381--
WoodlawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois----
Little ItalyNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$2,540
2%
Near East SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$2,387
9%
ChinatownNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois----
GreektownNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$1,370
4%
East Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$1,547--
Lower West SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$2,500--
Parkway GardensNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois----
Central StationNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$2,390
14%
McKinley ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois----
EnglewoodNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois----
Greater Grand CrossingNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$780--
Heart of ChicagoNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois$2,500--