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Forest Apartments

520 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 – Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor

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About Forest Apartments

Welcome to your new home at Forest Apartments in Glen Ellyn, IL! Forest Apartments waitlist is open. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria. Applications are treated equally and will be placed on the waiting list in order of receipt. Applicants are welcome to download an application online at forestapts.com or request applications by calling our office at 630-469-2020 to be mailed or emailed. Completed applications can be mailed to the management office or emailed to us. With 80 affordable senior units, there's room at Forest Apartments for all! We are a project based section 8 facility receiving government subsidy. Tenant rents are based on 30% of the senior's annual income. Located near downtown Glen Ellyn, IL and a short ride to plenty of shopping, Forest Apartments has all the features you want at a price you can afford. Convenient and affordable, Forest Apartments proves that you don't have to compromise when it comes to apartment living. You truly can have it all. Contact us today about your new home Forest Apartments.

Forest Apartments is an apartment community located in DuPage County and the 60137 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Glen Ellyn School District 41 attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Controlled Access

  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room
  • Fitness Center

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Refrigerator

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Trash Compactor
  • Intercom
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Office

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Administrative Fee
    $0
  • Application Fee
    $0

Details

Utilities Included

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Lease Options

  • 1 year

Property Information

  • Built in 1979
  • 80 units/6 stories
Location
Property Address: 520 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn,
IL 60137
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Neighborhood

The Glen Ellyn/West Chicago corridor is a stretch of suburban communities that start in the heart of DuPage County and extend to its western edges. Conveniently located about 30 miles west of downtown Chicago, these charming suburbs provide the best of both worlds: family-friendly neighborhoods filled with parks, just a short drive or train ride away from the action of the city. Some of the neighborhoods in this region include Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Winfield, Carol Stream, and Glendale Heights.

Learn more about living in Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor 

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 628 Sq Ft $1,195 $2,435 $5,680
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 786-787 Sq Ft $1,000 $2,353 $5,555
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1086 Sq Ft $1,400 $2,665 $5,414
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1410 Sq Ft $1,750 $3,010 $5,120
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2000 Sq Ft $2,400 $3,302 $3,800
Amenities
  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room
  • Fitness Center
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Trash Compactor
  • Intercom
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Office
Expenses
Utilities Included
Gas, Water, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer Included
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Wheaton College, Wheaton
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
College of DuPage
Drive: 11 min 4.0 mi
Midwestern Univ., Davenport
Drive: 18 min 7.4 mi
Elmhurst University
Drive: 17 min 8.5 mi
Forest Apartments is within 5 minutes or 2.1 miles from Wheaton College, Wheaton. It is also near College of DuPage and Midwestern Univ., Davenport.
Schools
Forest Glen Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
562 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Hadley Junior High School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,148 Students
Attendance Zone
9
Out of 10
Glenbard West High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,324 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Saint Petronille School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
429 Students
Nearby
College Preparatory School Of America
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Glen Ellyn include Forest Park Station, located 14.5 miles from Forest Apartments. Forest Apartments is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 19.2 miles or 32 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 21.7 miles or 38 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Forest Park Station
Drive: 26 min 14.5 mi
Harlem Station (Blue Line - Forest Park Branch)
Drive: 25 min 14.7 mi
Harlem/Lake Station (Green Line)
Drive: 28 min 15.8 mi
Rosemont Station
Drive: 29 min 17.4 mi
O'hare
Drive: 34 min 19.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Glen Ellyn Station
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
College Avenue Station
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Lombard Station
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Wheaton Station
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Villa Park Station
Drive: 13 min 5.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago O'Hare International
 Drive: 32 min 19.2 mi
Chicago Midway International
 Drive: 38 min 21.7 mi

Walkability Near Forest Apartments

Walker's Paradise
90
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Some Transit
32
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
72
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Forest Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Shoppes At Glen Crossings
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Pickwick Place
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Market Plaza
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Forest Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Churchill Woods Forest Preserve
 Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Lilacia Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Willowbrook Wildlife Center
 Drive: 9 min 2.7 mi
Willowbrook Forest Preserve
 Drive: 9 min 2.8 mi
East Branch Forest Preserve
 Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Forest Apartments has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Churchill Woods Forest Preserve, Lilacia Park, and Willowbrook Wildlife Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Adventist Glenoak's Hospital
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Central Dupage Hospital
Drive: 15 min 6.8 mi
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Drive: 15 min 7.1 mi
Forest Apartments has 3 hospitals within 7.1 miles, the nearest is Adventist Glenoak's Hospital which is 2.9 miles away and a 7 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation Naperville
Drive: 18 min 9.1 mi
Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield
Drive: 28 min 12.8 mi
Forest Apartments is 9.1 miles from US Military Reservation Naperville, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield.
 
 
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What neighborhood is the property located in?

Forest Apartments is in Glen Ellyn to West Chicago Corridor in the city of Glen Ellyn. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.6 miles of the property. Five parks are within 3.1 miles, including Churchill Woods Forest Preserve, Lilacia Park, and Willowbrook Wildlife Center.

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