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1236 S Lawndale
1236 S Lawndale Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60623
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1236 S Lawndale
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1236 S Lawndale is a 16-unit walk-up building located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago! These apartments offer great amenities. Walking distance to Millard Playlot Park, Walgreens, Taco Bell, and Dollar General. Commute easily via the nearby I-290 Expressway, CTA Blue Line, or CTA bus routes 12, 53, & 82. Section 8 accepted. Call today to schedule your showing with CYM Living!
About 1236 S Lawndale
1236 S Lawndale is a 16-unit walk-up building located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago! These apartments offer great amenities. Walking distance to Millard Playlot Park, Walgreens, Taco Bell, and Dollar General. Commute easily via the nearby I-290 Expressway, CTA Blue Line, or CTA bus routes 12, 53, & 82. Section 8 accepted. Call today to schedule your showing with CYM Living!
1236 S Lawndale is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60623 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 24 Hour Maintenance
- 2nd floor
- Close to Public Transportation
- High-end finishes
- North Lawndale
- Online Portal
- Other
- Pet Friendly
- Secondary Entrance
Community Amenities
- 24 Hour Access
- Walk-Up
Apartment Features
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
Refrigerator
Oven
- Granite Countertops
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
1236 S Lawndale Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60623
Also known as North Lawndale, Lawndale is a large neighborhood located about six miles west of Downtown Chicago. Lawndale is an up-and-coming neighborhood with several developments and community projects underway. The area is known for its affordability and has apartments, houses, and condos available for rent in various price ranges. Residents have access to plenty of amenities with multiple restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses located in and around the neighborhood. There are several medical facilities in Lawndale including Mount Sinai Hospital. There are also plenty of parks and green spaces for residents to enjoy like Douglass Park, which has a golf course, pool, and sports field. If you’re seeking affordability and convenience, consider Lawndale for your next home.
Learn more about living in Lawndale
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Lawndale | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $865 | $1,656 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,102 | $2,054 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,334 | $2,601 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 | $3,112 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.1 mi |
1236 S Lawndale is within 6 minutes or 2.9 miles from Rush University. It is also near Malcolm X College and Univ. of Ill. at Chicago.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
417 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
Attendance Zone
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Central Park Station, located 0.9 mile from 1236 S Lawndale. 1236 S Lawndale is near Chicago Midway International, located 6.8 miles or 13 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 17.0 miles or 30 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.8 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 30 min | 17.0 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 1236 S Lawndale.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
1236 S Lawndale has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Douglas Park and Community Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Columbus Park and Field House
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
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Humboldt Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Austin Town Hall Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi |
1236 S Lawndale has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House, Douglas Park and Community Center, and Columbus Park and Field House.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
1236 S Lawndale has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is Saint Anthony Hospital which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 38 min | 24.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 37 min | 26.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 48 min | 31.0 mi |
1236 S Lawndale has 3 military bases within 31.0 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 24.7 miles away and a 38 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1236 S Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623