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Prairie Park Apartments

5539 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Leasing Office: 220 Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$1,500 - $1,640 3 2
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Pricing and Floor Plans

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Three Bedroom 60% AMI

$1,500 - $1,640
3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,716 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5525E
$1,500
1,716
Now
331E
$1,500
1,716
Now
5539G
$1,640
1,716
Now
* 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.

Income Restrictions

Income restrictions apply to some or all residents. Contact the community for more information.

How To Qualify

Based on the size of your household, your Maximum Annual Income must be equal to or less than the amount listed in this chart.

1 Person Household
% AMIIncome Limit
Annual Income43800

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 2000
  • 56 units / 2 stories

Fees and Policies

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

One-Time Basics

  • Administrative Fee
    $350
  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $45

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

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Dishwasher
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Lawn
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Community Features

  • Income Restricted
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Utilities Included

Map of Prairie Park Apartments

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Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable70 / 100

Transit

Good public transit70 / 100

Driveability

Moderately drivable70 / 100

Bikeability

Very bikeable80 / 100

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Transit

Subway
3 min Drive
Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Subway
2 min Drive
Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
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Subway
2 min Drive
Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Subway
8 min Drive
Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Metra Electric Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Metra Electric Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Airport
Chicago Midway International
14 min Drive
Chicago Midway International
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
38 min Drive
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Moving to Washington Park, Chicago, IL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Prairie Park Apartments proximity to 101-115 E 51st St, Grand Boulevard Plaza, and Washington Park Plaza. 101-115 E 51st St is 0.9 miles away, and Grand Boulevard Plaza is within a 17 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 70, Prairie Park Apartments has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.8 miles. Transit options include Garfield Station (Green Line) and 51St Street Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Prairie Park Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Washington Park, Midway Plaisance Park, and Museum of Science and Industry.

Airports

Living in Washington Park provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 14 minutes from Prairie Park Apartments. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 24.3 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

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St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Private

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Ace Technical Charter High School

Grades 9-12

Charter

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Hunter-Bolden Academy

Grades 9-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

University of Chicago

Drive: 3 min (1.4 mi)

Ill. Inst. of Technology

Drive: 7 min (3.3 mi)

Columbia College Chicago

Drive: 12 min (5.7 mi)

Chicago State University

Drive: 13 min (6 mi)

About Prairie Park Apartments

Prairie Park Apartments, located at 55th Street and Prairie Avenue, 56th Street and Prairie Avenue and at 56th Street and South Calumet Avenue, is an attractive town home style residential community situated about two blocks from Chicago’s historic... and picturesque Washington Park.

Prairie Park Apartments includes 56 apartment units providing a total of 9 one-bedrooms, 18 two-bedrooms, 24 three-bedrooms, 4 four-bedrooms, and 1 five-bedroom.

Prairie Park Apartments is an apartment community in Chicago, IL

Contact

Property Address:
5539 S Prairie Ave,
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone Number: (833) 958-5427
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • SaturdayCLOSED
Leasing Office:
220 Garfield Blvd Chicago, IL 60615

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