Summit, IL

171 Apartments for Rent with Parking

The Village of Summit, Illinois, is in Cook County near the Illinois and Michigan Canal (I & M Canal) that joins the Mississippi River, the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. The main roadways here are Route 55/Stevenson Expressway, Harlem Avenue and 1st Avenue. If you're looking for home rentals in Summit, the stats are in your favor since about 47% of residents here rent, which is more than the state average of 43% of renters. (CityData.com) See more

Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some Summit apartments offer parking options, either outside in a common area or within a private garage.

Ask about the stipulations around the parking. Those may include how many guests are allowed and where tenants park.

Some apartments may only allow parking in front of your own unit. Guest parking may be in a common area for up to one person.

If parking is scarce, look around the area before you sign a lease. Ample street parking in a neighborhood championed for its safety is probably fine. However, it’s probably not worth signing a lease if it means battling for daily parking for you and your guests.

Research whether you need a city permit to park in the neighborhood. Look into the associated costs and what to do about visitors who need parking.

Some tenants prefer garage parking near their units. However, an open-air lot may prove cheaper.

Keep in mind that the cost of wear and tear from parking outside can add up. It may be less expensive, in the long run, to look for an apartment with garage parking.