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126 S Central Ave
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126 S Central Ave
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126 S Central Ave
126 S Central Ave
126 S Central Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60644
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About 126 S Central Ave Chicago, IL 60644
Find your new apartment at 126 S Central Ave. Be sure to see the current floorplan options. The leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. This community has a variety of amenities and features available to you like smoke free options, tile floors, and high-speed internet access. Stop by the leasing office to schedule a tour.
126 S Central Ave is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60644 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Wi-Fi
Tile Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
126 S Central Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60644
Austin is a tight-knit residential community less than 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Residents enjoy easy access to major highways and the convenience of Metro stations. Popular fast food chains, local dining, and shopping malls are located throughout Austin. There’s an abundance of parks in the area, with the most popular being Columbus Park. This 135-acre historic park is considered the masterpiece of a landscape architect. The park offers a fitness center, bike path, jogging path, 9-hole golf course, outdoor swimming pool, fishing lagoon, and ball fields/courts. Find your affordable apartment in this historic, convenient suburban hub near all of Chicago’s grand attractions.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Austin | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $834 | $1,627 |
| 1 Bedroom | $995 | $2,019 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,175 | $2,536 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,392 | $3,055 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.4 mi |
126 S Central Ave is within 9 minutes or 4.0 miles from Concordia University-Chicago. It is also near Dominican University, Priory and Dominican University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
98 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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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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 Station (Green Line), located 0.7 mile from 126 S Central Ave. 126 S Central Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 7.5 miles or 13 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 14.3 miles or 26 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 4.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.5 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 26 min | 14.3 mi |
Walkability Near 126 S Central Ave Chicago, IL 60644
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
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
70
/ 100
Traffic
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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 126 S Central Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
126 S Central Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.3 miles, which is about a 4-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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Columbus Park and Field House
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Austin Town Hall Park
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Oak Park Conservatory
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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LaFollette Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Wonder Works Children's Museum
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
126 S Central Ave has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Columbus Park and Field House, Austin Town Hall Park, and Oak Park Conservatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
126 S Central Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Loretto Hospital which is 0.5 mile away and a 8 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 34 min | 22.0 mi |
126 S Central Ave is 22.0 miles and a 34 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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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.
126 S Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60644