Apartments in Oakland are close to city parks, bike-friendly streets and locally owned businesses. 41st Street Beach is a major draw in the warm months, but residents love that it is still a relatively quiet beach and not overpopulated like some of the bigger Chicago beaches. A number of parks like Williams-Davis Park, Mandrake Park and parks along Lake Michigan provide residents and visitors with lovely spaces for outdoor, recreational activities. Residents say Oakland is a neighborhood where neighbors wave to each other as they walk by.
Great restaurants are a major draw to Oakland. Pearl's Place offers homestyle Southern comfort food in a white tablecloth setting. You'll feel right at home when you enter this warm and welcoming restaurant. Just Turkey Restaurant in eclectic dining experience where you'll discover new takes on American favorites. You can't go wrong at the Original Pancake House for breakfast favorites including their famous Dutch baby pancake.
We love that residents have strong ties to Oakland and make new neighbors feel right home. The proximity to Lake Michigan combined with a quiet, neighborhood beach is a Chicago resident's dream.
Apartments in Oakland are accessible by Lake Shore Drive. Green Line CTA stations are near to Oakland, which makes commuting to and from the city is easy and without traffic jams!
Residents call Oakland a "hidden gem." Located on Chicago's south side, Oakland borders beautiful Lake Michigan and is filled with historic architecture. The neighborhood offers plenty of rental options to fit your needs and budget. Find studio apartments, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom apartments in Oakland. People looking for apartments in Oakland can often find them in mid-rise buildings, two- and three-flats, courtyard apartments and some new construction buildings.