Little Palestine Home for Rent

Little Palestine in Bridgeview, Cook County, is a vibrant neighborhood with a significant Palestinian American population, located about 20 miles southwest of Chicago. The community, which began to grow in the 1960s and 1970s, features a variety of Palestinian businesses, shops, and restaurants offering Middle Eastern cuisine and goods. The neighborhood's residential streets are lined with trees and feature 1950s brick or stone ranch-style homes and Cape Cods, as well as townhouses, condominiums, and manufactured homes. Cultural and community activities are centered around the Palestinian American Community Center, which provides educational and social services, and the annual Palestine Fest celebrates Palestinian heritage. The Chicago Palestine Film Festival also showcases Palestinian films. Local businesses include Al Bawadi Grill, Alwatan Bakery, and Alamal Supermarket, providing authentic Middle Eastern food and goods. For shopping, the Chicago Ridge Mall is nearby. Glen Oaks Elementary School and Oak Lawn Community High School are highly rated, with the latter offering career-focused electives. Private Islamic schools such as Aqsa School and Universal School serve the community's educational needs. Outdoor activities are plentiful, with Muehe Memorial Park, Maple Lake, and several nature preserves and wooded areas nearby. Golfers can visit Stony Creek Golf Course, and families can explore the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens. The neighborhood is walkable and well-connected by public transportation, including Pace Suburban Bus and Metra train services. Downtown Chicago is accessible via Interstate 55, and O’Hare International Airport is 24 miles away. Nearby medical facilities include Advocate Christ Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital.