Park Ridge Apartments

Its unmistakable small-town appeal hearkens back to post-war America and would render it a suitable backdrop for any future remake of the Leave It To Beaver television show. The post office, the art deco Pickwick Theatre, the cupolas, the church spires, the many schools, the public library, and the abundance of American flags collectively paint an image of yesteryear and leave no doubt about the appropriateness of the city slogan: “A wonderful place.” 

On the western edge of town a vast swath of forest preserve barricades the residents from the bustle of O’Hare airport, while the southern boundary runs roughly parallel to the Kennedy Expressway. 

For folks without wheels, two Metra train stations can be found along Northwest Highway, which cuts diagonally through the city, and the local streets are increasingly becoming more bike friendly. Along the commercial thoroughfares, many residents live in low-density apartment buildings (or tastefully-designed new construction condominiums), while the shady interior streets typically feature modest single-family homes, many of baby boom vintage. Retail and restaurant options abound here, making it easy to remain within city limits indefinitely.

Shopping, movies, parks, and dining are all clustered around the intersection of West Touhy Avenue, Northwest Highway and Prospect Avenue. This happening part of Park Ridge is usually referred to as Uptown, and apartment renters can find almost any thing they need at the new development in Uptown.