Information about Westmont, Illinois

Great Westmont Apartments for Rent

Whether youÕre moving to an apartment in Westmont because of its small town charm or its proximity to the big city, youÕll have the best of both worlds in this western Chicago suburb. YouÕll find more historic housing in the central part of Westmont, or you can rent an apartment in a new high rise building on the outer edges of town.

YouÕll find more than just a great new apartment in Westmont. YouÕll also find more than 150 acres of park with recreational activities available all year for all ages. Community volunteers with the Westmont special Events corporation help coordinate events such as Westmont CruisinÕ Nights, Concerts in the Park, Artists in Action and the award-winning Taste of Westmont Summer Festival.

You wonÕt be far from great restaurants in your new Westmont apartment either. Whether youÕre looking for an upscale restaurant or a down home diner, youÕll find a variety of options in Westmont. There are more than 90 local eating spots that offer American, Chinese, Italian, Indian food and more. From fast-food burger joints to pizza parlors to gourmet fine dining, youÕll find food to satisfy any appetite and to suit any budget.

If youÕll be looking for both an apartment and a job in Westmont, you can take comfort in knowing that there are opportunities in the village of Westmont in addition to those in nearby Chicago. The headquarters of Ty, Inc., makers of those popular little stuffed animals called Beanie Babies, is located in Westmont. The area of Westmont, Naperville and Downers Grove is home to one of the largest groups of car dealerships in Illinois, called ÒThe Ogden Avenue Strip.Ó

The community spans a six-mile area, so if you work in the village of Westmont, your apartment wonÕt be far from your place of work. If you have to commute to Chicago for your job, that shouldnÕt take you long either, as the city is approximately 22 miles west of the Chicago Loop. You can take one of several interstates or hop on the MetraÕs BNSF line, which offers daily service to and from Chicago.

With an apartment in Westmont, you can enjoy the quiet, everyday life of suburban Westmont, and when youÕre ready, you can travel to the bright lights of the big city for world-class museums, theatres and more. Westmont has the best of both worlds, and you can find the best Westmont apartments on ApartmentGuide.com.