820 Elm St
820 Elm St,
Winnetka, IL 60093
$2,195 | 1 Bed
Winnetka
Winnetka, IL
Area Guide
A village as pretty as a picture
Lakefront
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Beach
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Parks
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Golfing
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Green Space
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Shopping
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Chicago
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Commutes
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From its palatial lakeside estates to its alpine-village-style shopping district, Winnetka stands out from the moment you enter this village's boundaries. Situated in the heart of the North Shore area, Winnetka stretches along Lake Michigan and offers public beaches and boat launches all wrapped in a gorgeous natural setting just 16 miles north of Downtown Chicago. Dating back to 1836, many of the buildings and homes in Winnetka were built before 1930, adding a touch of historic value to the village.
Because it is such a beautiful community, Winnetka is often used for filming. It features the house used in the Home Alone movies as well as scenes from Ocean's 12, National Lampoon's Vacation, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Uncle Buck, Risky Business, and several other major movies and television shows. Several notable celebrities also claim Winnetka as home, including Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, actor Rock Hudson, talk show host Phil Donahue, Olympic gold medalist swimmer Conor Dwyer, actress Ann-Margret, and actress Marlo Thomas.
Living in Winnetka, residents have easy access to the lake. Tower Road Beach includes a beach house, picnic shelter, a sand volleyball court, and a concession stand. Elder Lane Park has a beach, an open green space, a beach house, and picnic areas. Golfers have three golf clubs to choose from: Winnetka Golf Club, Skokie Country Club, and Indian Hill Club.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Winnetka, IL is $1,096 for a studio, $1,265 for one bedroom, $1,986 for two bedrooms, and $3,322 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winnetka has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,265/month
768 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,271/month
337 Sq Ft
Transportation
80
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
68
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 K-4
343 Students
10
Hubbard Woods Elementary School
Public
Grades K-4
324 Students
10
Public
Grades 5-6
376 Students
9
Public
Grades K-4
307 Students
6
Public
Grades 7-8
381 Students
9
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Public
Grades 10-12
2,856 Students
10
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Skokie Lagoons / William N. Erickson Preserves
- Blue Star Memorial Woods
- Wagner Farm
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie / Tyner Interpretive Center
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway 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.