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Park Ridge is a charming, idyllic city, and it's no surprise why Park Ridge apartments are in high demand. The apartments for rent in Park Ridge range from studios to larger apartments and houses with three bedrooms or more. Most of the apartments for rent in Park Ridge are larger configurations, with at least two bedrooms and up, and there are many single-family homes for rent in Park Ridge. There are a fair number of 1 bedroom apartments in Park Ridge and even a few studio apartments for rent in Park Ridge.
Known by some Chicago area residents as the childhood home of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Park Ridge is also easily identified by its picturesque uptown district and numerous municipal parks. The Pickwick Theater is another iconic symbol of Park Ridge. The beloved art deco theater plays new feature films and hosts special events in its large main theater, which can seat 900 guests.
The uptown stretch of Park Ridge includes convenient shopping and dining options, where apartment renters can buy groceries, grab a bite to eat or get supplies for everyday life. Everything from salons to pet supply stores makes up the commercial heart of Park Ridge's uptown. The Metra UP-NW stops in the heart of Park Ridge, making it a cinch for commuters to travel into the core of downtown Chicago in about 20-30 minutes from Park Ridge.
Transportation options beyond the Metra commuter train include the I-90 expressway and I-294 tollway. Most local errands could take renters along Northwest Highway, a major thoroughfare that intersects with Touhy Ave in the heart of Park Ridge. Travelers bound for O'Hare International Airport won't have to travel far from their Park Ridge apartments or homes; the airport is about a 10-minute drive from the middle of Park Ridge.
Park Ridge homes and apartments are never too far from green areas like the Des Plaines River's forest preserves. The river runs along the western edge of Park Ridge, giving renters in this quaint northwest suburb of Chicago a convenient place to hike nature trails, observe wildlife or take a small craft out on the water.
The Maine Township High School District 207 is the public school district for Park Ridge. Most Park Ridge residents will fall within the boundaries of the Maine East or Maine South high schools, and there are a few private schools in the area, such as Northridge Preparatory School and Notre Dame College Prep in nearby Niles.