4956 S Prairie Ave

4956 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Last Updated: Today

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$1,250	1 Bed	1 Bed	1 Bath	1 Bath	550 sq. ft.
View Fees and Policies	1 Bed	1 Bed	1 Bath	1 Bath	550 sq. ft.

Pricing and Floor Plans

Prairie

$1,040 - $1,250

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 550 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

307

$1,250

550 Sq. Ft.

7/1/26

206

$1,250

550 Sq. Ft.

7/1/26

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

12 Months

Property Information

Built in 1956
45 units / 4 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Surface Lot

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Apartment Features

Cable Ready
Granite Countertops
Hardwood Floors
Heating
Kitchen
Oven
Range
Refrigerator

Community Features

24 Hour Access
Recycling
Trash Pickup - Curbside
Walk-Up

Area Scores

Walkability

Very walkable80 / 100

Transit

Good public transit70 / 100

Driveability

Moderately drivable70 / 100

Bikeability

Very bikeable80 / 100

Scores provided by

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Active75 / 100

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Transit

Subway

1 min Drive

Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")

Subway

2 min Drive

Subway

2 min Drive

Subway

6 min Drive

Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")

Commuter Rail

5 min Drive

Commuter Rail

4 min Drive

Airport

Chicago Midway International

15 min Drive

Airport

Chicago O'Hare International

37 min Drive

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Burke Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Public

Bronzeville Scholastic High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Phillips Academy High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Hales Franciscan High School

Grades 6-12

Private

Mount Of Transformation Christian School

Grades PK-12

Private

About 4956 S Prairie Ave

Bronzeville is a historic and culturally rich neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, known for its jazz heritage, community atmosphere, and growing local amenities.

Many residents describe the neighborhood as walkable and convenient with local... shops, parks, and services nearby.
There are mixed opinions about local safety and activity — some residents praise the community and access to transportation, while others warn to be aware of surroundings, as with many urban areas.

The area has historic architecture and is near other vibrant South Side neighborhoods like Hyde Park.

This location has very good transit options and walkability, which makes it convenient for commuting or getting around Chicago.

Public transit:
51st Street Metra station is about a 3-minute walk (0.2 mi), giving access to regional rail.
CTA Green Line stops like 47th Street and Garfield are within walking distance (~9–14 min).
CTA Red Line is reachable by a short ride or slightly longer walk (e.g., Garfield Red Line ~2.9 mi).
The Transit Score is around 74/100 (excellent transit).

Airports:
Chicago Midway International Airport ~15 min drive.
O’Hare International Airport ~36 min drive.

Bus options:
There are several bus routes in the neighborhood that connect to other parts of Chicago and nearby communities, which many locals use for short trips or transfers to trains.

Bronzeville is a historic and culturally rich neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, known for its jazz heritage, community atmosphere, and growing local amenities.

Many residents describe the neighborhood as walkable and convenient with local shops, parks, and services nearby.
There are mixed opinions about local safety and activity — some residents praise the community and access to transportation, while others warn to be aware of surroundings, as with many urban areas.

The area has historic architecture and is near other vibrant South Side neighborhoods like Hyde Park.

This location has very good transit options and walkability, which makes it convenient for commuting or getting around Chicago.

Public transit:
51st Street Metra station is about a 3-minute walk (0.2 mi), giving access to regional rail.
CTA Green Line stops like 47th Street and Garfield are within walking distance (~9–14 min).
CTA Red Line is reachable by a short ride or slightly longer walk (e.g., Garfield Red Line ~2.9 mi).
The Transit Score is around 74/100 (excellent transit).

Airports:
Chicago Midway International Airport ~15 min drive.
O’Hare International Airport ~36 min drive.

Bus options:
There are several bus routes in the neighborhood that connect to other parts of Chicago and nearby communities, which many locals use for short trips or transfers to trains.