Beach Park, IL

116 Apartments for Rent

Beach Park in Lake County, IL is situated on the shores of the mightiest lake located entirely in the U.S.A Lake Michigan.

Interstate 94 connects this city of around 15,000 inhabitants with the Windy City, which is a little more than an hour's drive away. In fact, Beach Park comes under the Chicago Metro Area. Work in Chicago, live and enjoy in Beach Park. Or check out the business-friendly environs of the city to strike out on your own. Lake County is one of the only 40 counties out of 3,000 in America to receive an AAA rating by Standard and Poor. Pace Bus Line covers destinations in the city. For longer commutes, there is Metra Train; wish to further broaden your horizons through travel? Then head to the Waukegan Regional Airport in the city.

Moving to Beach Park

Spring and summer are the best times of the year to look up rental houses in Beach Park. This is when owners host open houses. Also those looking to move here from within the county or from Chicago will find it easier to make day trips because of the fine weather and clear skies. Close to 13 percent of the homes in Beach Park serve as rental accommodations and you will notice a lot of rental property advertisements featuring the major streets in Beach Park.

Simplify your search for rental accommodation by comparing neighborhoods for facilities essential to your lifestyle. The crime rate is 14 percent lower than the average for the state of Illinois and 21 percent lower than the national index, making this small Chicago suburb one of the great finds in the midwestern state. Try and avoid coming in in the middle of summer or dead of winter, as temperatures tend to fall in line with typical robust seasons in this area of the country (think ultra humid hot summers and frozen snow plowed winters). Because you are so close to Chicago you should have a lot of great options with easy access to the city.

Beach Park Neighborhoods

The friendly neighborhoods in Beach Park offer a fair mix of housing options. Make sure to research each neighborhoods thoroughly in order to properly find your new dream home before anyone else does!

W Yorkhouse Rd: A low vacancy rate and rental values higher than those in the other neighborhoods indicate that folks are willing to pay for a home for rent here. If you're going to throw in your hat, arrive ready with the necessary documents and cash.

Village Center: This is a suburban neighborhood and a good place to look for studio apartments for rent. Competition for housing isn't cut-throat and as a renter you will have a number of properties to check out and open houses to visit.

Dunes Park: A standout feature of staying in the suburban neighborhood of Dunes Park is that commutes to the workplace rarely take more than 30 minutes by car. You can choose townhouses for rent from properties developed after 2000.

Life's a Beach in Beach Park

When it comes to recreational activities and enjoyment, citizens of Beach Park are spoiled for choice. The Illinois Beach State Park is a popular getaway for nature lovers as is the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. If weekend revelry is what it takes to prime you for the new week then the glitzy, alluring nightlife of Chicago is within easy reach. In the city, Emily's Pancake House is a popular joint for filling breakfasts. Franks and Fries on N. Sheridan Road is where you would go to for a quick bite of gyros, burgers and Chicago-style hot dogs. Spread over 385 acres, the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe is at a short drive of 40 minutes. With a WalkScore of 18, the city isn't exactly a walker's paradise, but there certainly are enough incentives to step out and enjoy. There are five public schools and one private school to choose from. If you're looking for a colorful place to live and play in The Prairie State, then let it be Beach Park.