Prairie Park Apartments
5539 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Leasing Office: 220 Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
- Bedrooms
- 2 - 32 - 3 Beds
- Bathrooms
- 1 - 21 - 2 Baths
- Sq. Ft.
- 1,024 - 1,716 sq ft
Pricing and Floor Plans
Three Bedroom 60% AMI
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5539G
$1,640
1,716 Sq. Ft.
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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.
| # of Persons | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $43,800 |
| 2 | $50,040 |
| 3 | $56,280 |
| 4 | $62,520 |
| 5 | $67,560 |
| 6 | $72,540 |
Details
Lease Term Options
- 12 mo
Property Information
- Built in 2000
- 56 units2 stories
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
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Administrative Fee$350
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Application Fee Per Applicant$45
Surface Lot
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Parking Fee$25 / mo
Comments
Max of 1
No Pets Allowed
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
- Smoke Free
- Tile Floors
- Tub/Shower
- Vinyl Flooring
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Yard
Community Features
- Income Restricted
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Utilities Included
Map of Prairie Park Apartments
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Good public transit
Driveability
Moderately drivable
Bikeability
Very bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Transit
Subway
3 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
8 min Drive
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Airport
14 min Drive
Airport
38 min Drive
Moving to Washington Park, Chicago, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Prairie Park Apartments proximity to Grand Boulevard Plaza. Grand Boulevard Plaza is 1 mile away.
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
Carter Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
Phillips Academy High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Ace Technical Charter High School
Grades 9-12
Charter
Hunter-Bolden Academy
Grades 9-12
Private
Ryan Banks Academy
Grades 6-12
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, 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
Chicago, IL 60637
- Sunday Closed
- Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
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