Making the Move to Buffalo Grove

Are you searching for a Chicago suburb removed from the craziness of the city? Let MyNewPlace.com help you find the perfect apartment in Buffalo Grove, Illinois! Apartment rentals are located in the suburb about thirty miles to the northwest of Chicago. Formerly the primary source of dairy for the Chicago area, Buffalo Grove is now a village community which boasts large areas of parks and open space near Cook and Lake Counties. About a 45-minute drive from the Windy City, the city offers the ideal, quiet setting for active individuals seeking apartments near parks and outdoor recreation. Home to small-town local culture and history, Buffalo Grove has rentals listed with MyNewPlace.com perfect for your upcoming move! So check out the [AptGuideLink] and get tips on how to make the move easier on you and your wallet, and for an insider’s view on living in the city, the [LocalTalkLink] has you covered.

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MyNewPlace.com provides all the tools you need to search via our [AptGuideLink] for the apartment to fit your specific needs. Located just twenty-five minutes from Lake Michigan, Buffalo Grove is home to apartment rentals that in ||monthpull|| were ||1BRrentpull|| per one-bedroom, ||2BRrentpull|| per two-bedroom, and ||3BRrentpull|| per three-bedroom on average. Just a train ride away from Antioch and downtown Chicago, you can find out more about Buffalo Grove at [LocalTalkLink]!

A Breath of Fresh Air

Buffalo Grove is a village which hosts a large Park District ideal for hikers and bikers, with plenty of trails and about nine square miles of park space. Apartment renters with dogs can take advantage of the local dog park, Happy Tails. Residents take pride in locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers from nearby farms like Didier Farms in Prairie View-Lincolnshire and frequent the town farmers’ market in the summer months. Golfers enjoy close proximity to both the Buffalo Grove Golf Club and the chic Arboretum Club.

Small-Town Culture and History

First settled by German pioneers in the 1840s, Buffalo Grove pays tribute to its local history, the first settlers, and Potawatomi Native Americans in the local Raupp Museum. The area’s renowned Invitational Fine Art Festival draws crowds each summer and every September the village celebrates Buffalo Days, the annual community carnival. Locals also enjoy performances by the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band at local celebrations and festivals.

The Surrounding Area Connection

Buffalo Grove is connected to the greater Chicago area via the Metra train system on the Chicago-Antioch line. In this way, suburban residents are able to commute to the Chicago area for work and leisure without driving. With weekday access available about twelve hours a day, the Metra system allows residents access to affordable public transportation to and from Chicago while maintaining a pollution-conscious lifestyle in their daily commute.

Life Near the Lake

Residents find themselves in very close proximity of Lake Michigan, about twenty-five minutes from the nearby city of Highland Park. Lake Michigan offers a wide variety of sports and recreational opportunities as well as arts and cultural events, fishing and camping areas, and tours around the Great Lakes area and to local lighthouses. Beach goers can bask in the sun in any one of the region’s Chicago lakefront beaches including the dog-friendly parks. The city is also about an hour away from Illinois Beach State Park to the northeast. Take advantage of the MyNewPlace.com [AptGuideLink] to search for the apartment that’s just right for you and enjoy all the benefits of living close to the water!