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Berwyn, IL

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Situated just 10 miles west of Downtown Chicago, Berwyn provides easy access to modern conveniences and ample green space. Expansive parks are located just west of this suburban city, including Miller Meadow, McCormick Woods, and Brookfield Woods, which is in walking distance of the Brookfield Zoo.

Nestled in Cook County, Berwyn is a suburban community close to shops and restaurants at North Riverside Park Mall. Long-standing homes with spacious back alleys and low-lying apartment rentals are accentuated by towering trees and spacious sidewalks. Residents enjoy the convenience of three local Metra rail stations, a wide array of local eateries, and direct access to Interstate 290 from their Berwyn apartments.

Chicago attractions and beaches are just 11 miles east. Each year the city holds the Houby Day Parade honoring Czechoslovakian heritage and the fall harvest, as well as a vintage car show and Cartopia near Berwyn’s Historic Route 66 access. Air travel is made easy thanks to two convenient airports: O’Hare and Chicago Midway.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Berwyn, IL is $896 for a studio, $924 for one bedroom, $1,070 for two bedrooms, and $1,765 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Berwyn has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$924/month
520 Sq Ft
House
$1,999/month
1,036 Sq Ft
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Transportation

81

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

41

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

473 Students

8
out of 10

Prairie Oak School

Public

Grades PK-5

728 Students

7
out of 10

Irving Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

435 Students

7
out of 10

Pershing Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

401 Students

7
out of 10

Hiawatha Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

370 Students

7
out of 10

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

490 Students

6
out of 10

Lincoln Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

807 Students

5
out of 10

Freedom Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

494 Students

4
out of 10

J Sterling Morton West High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,533 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Andrew Toman Grove
  • Oak Park Conservatory
  • Schuth's Grove / Callahan Grove
  • White Eagle Woods-North
  • White Eagle Woods-South

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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