Prairie Park Apartments

5539 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Leasing Office: 220 Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago
Monthly Rent
$1,155 - $1,640
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Bedrooms
2 - 3
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
1,024 - 1,716 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

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Three Bedroom 60% AMI

$1,640
3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,716 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
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Price
Sq. Ft.
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5539G
$1,640
1,716
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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

  • 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

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Good public transit

Driveability

Moderately drivable

Bikeability

Very bikeable

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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") CTA

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

Commuter Rail

5 min Drive

Airport

Chicago Midway International

14 min Drive

Chicago Midway International

Airport

Chicago O'Hare International

38 min Drive

ORD

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

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Carter Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Public

Not rated

St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 1 out of 10

Phillips Academy High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Ace Technical Charter High School

Grades 9-12

Charter

Not rated

Hunter-Bolden Academy

Grades 9-12

Private

Not rated

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 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
  • 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
Leasing Office:
220 Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615

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(833) 958-5427

Languages: English

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