University Park, IL

85 Apartments for Rent with Parking

University Park is a village in Will County, Illinois with a population of 7,129. It is one of the area's few planned communities and was originally known as Wood Hill and then as Park Forest South before the village finally settled on University Park. It sits just outside Chicago and many people use it as a bedroom community while they commute into work in the Windy City. It takes up about 10.8 square miles on the map and they are continuing to develop all of the space in order to make it an even greater place to live! It's located right off of I-57, which can get you into Chicago or downstate in Illinois super easily. The village has plans in the works for more open space, bikeways, parks and more, and is a perfect time for potential new residents to hunt for rental properties in University Park. See more

Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some University Park 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.