HOMESTEAD APARTMENTS
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La Grange Park, IL 60526
$1,590 | 1-2 Beds
Brookfield
Brookfield, IL
Area Guide
One of Chicago’s most popular suburbs
Close-Knit
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Suburban
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Great Location
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Family-Friendly
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Nature
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Brookfield is one of the most visited villages in the world. Thousands flock here every year to visit Brookfield Zoo, an internationally recognized facility accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo hosts events throughout the year making it a popular local attraction, but there are other great places for entertainment in and around town. Play video games at one of the largest arcades in the world at Galloping Ghost Arcade which offers over 700 games. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the various parks and natural areas surrounding Brookfield. Salt Creek Woods is great for bicycling, hiking, and birdwatching.
With access to great schools and a variety of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and parks, Brookfield illustrates suburban convenience. This suburb is close-knit and family-oriented, hosting events throughout the year. Teen Battle of the Bands, Movies on the Mounds, and a 4th of July parade are just a few examples of popular annual events. Brookfield is a great destination for commuters since the town is only 30 minutes from Chicago and less than 25 minutes away from O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport. Rail service is also provided as well.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brookfield, IL is $807 for one bedroom, and $958 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookfield has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$807/month
684 Sq Ft
Transportation
73
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
31
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
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
Public
Grades PK-5
120 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-5
416 Students
5
Congress Park Elementary School
Public
Grades K-6
401 Students
5
Public
Grades PK & 6-8
462 Students
6
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brookfield Zoo
- Andrew Toman Grove
- Brezina Woods
- White Eagle Woods-North
- White Eagle Woods-South
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.