Condos Illinois Cook County Chicago Little Italy

$2,500 Total Monthly Price

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 1208

Chicago, IL 60608

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Beds	Baths	Average SF
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	757 SF

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

No Pets Allowed

Details

Utilities Included

Gas
Water
Heat
Trash Removal
Sewer
Air Conditioning

Lease Options

6 Month

Property Information

Furnished Units Available

About This Property

Welcome to your fully furnished urban sanctuary at 1550 S. Blue Island Ave in Chicago’s vibrant University Village / Little Italy neighborhood; a true city living experience just minutes from downtown. This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Penthouse condo features: - 12’ × 29’ private balcony with panoramic south-side city views (fireworks visible from Guaranteed Rate Field on White Sox home runs) - Fully furnished with a 65-inch living room TV, bedroom TV, Chicago-themed decor, and new linens, pillows, and comforter - Walk-in closet for plenty of storage - Spacious bathroom with a deep soaking tub - Fully equipped kitchen with utensils, cookware, and cleaning supplies - Bath towels provided — move-in ready Included & Building Features: - Rent includes all utilities except electricity - Wi-Fi Internet - One climate-controlled indoor parking space steps from the elevator - Key-fob entry - Evening/weekend door person, and buzz-in guest access - Quiet, low-traffic top floor - Controlled access building with elevator -Exercise Room - Party room -Bike storage room Location Highlights: -Walking distance to highly sought out Pilsen area local restaurants and sports bars. Easy access to: - Downtown Chicago & West Loop dining/nightlife - Roosevelt & Ashland corridors with retail and services - Guaranteed Rate Field and nightlife in Pilsen - University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) medical and academic campuses - CTA Pink Line & bus routes nearby for fast transit to the Loop - Quick access to I-90/I-94 and I-55 for expressway convenience Sorry no pets allowed

1550 S Blue Island Ave is a condo located in Cook County and the 60608 ZIP Code.

Condo Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Walk-In Closets

Wi-Fi
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Walk-In Closets
Furnished
Controlled Access
Furnished Units Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Elevator
Fitness Center
Bicycle Storage
Gated
Balcony

University Station

231 Units 12 Stories Built in 1923 297,351 Sq Ft

University Station, a 12-story condominium building in Chicago's vibrant Pilsen/University Village area, stands as a testament to the area's rich history. Originally constructed in 1923 as the Produce Terminal Cold Storage facility, this architectural gem was converted into 231 residential units in 2006. The building's Art Deco design and its designation on the US National Register of Historic Places reflect its significance in Chicago's architectural landscape. Today, University Station offers residents a unique blend of historical charm and modern urban living, situated in a prime location that bridges the lively communities of Pilsen and University Village.

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Location

1550 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago,

IL 60608

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Neighborhood

Little Italy is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago and is consequently also known as University Village. Therefore, if you’re a college student looking to rent, Little Italy is perfect for you. This neighborhood also borders the Illinois Medical District, making it a popular choice for healthcare employees as well as university students, faculty, and staff.

A bevy of restaurants, shops, bars, and cafes line West Taylor Street in Little Italy. Some of the neighborhood’s main attractions include the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame and the historic statue of Christopher Columbus. Situated just two miles west of Downtown Chicago, Little Italy gives renters easy commutes via I-90, I-290, and the Blue Line.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	557 Sq Ft	$1,800	$2,196	$3,092
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	700 Sq Ft	$1,900	$2,439	$3,592
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	1065 Sq Ft	$2,200	$2,975	$5,103
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	1784 Sq Ft	$2,025	$3,116	$4,000
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	1188-1189 Sq Ft	$1,160	$1,365	$4,500

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free

Dishwasher
Kitchen
Walk-In Closets
Furnished

Controlled Access
Furnished Units Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Elevator

Gated
Balcony
Fitness Center
Bicycle Storage

Expenses

Utilities Included

Gas, Water, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer, Air Conditioning Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Univ. of Ill. at Chicago	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Rush University	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Malcolm X College	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
Columbia College Chicago	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 1208 is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from Univ. of Ill. at Chicago. It is also near Rush University and Malcolm X College.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Chicago include 18Th Street Station, located 0.7 mile from 1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 1208. 1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 1208 is near Chicago Midway International, located 8.1 miles or 15 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 18.9 miles or 30 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
18Th Street Station	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Damen Station (Pink Line)	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Polk Station	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Halsted Station (Orange Line)	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Racine Station	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Halsted Station	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Western Avenue Station (Bnsf)	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Chicago Union Station	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi
Chicago Lasalle Station	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Chicago Ogilvie Transportation Center	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	15 min	8.1 mi
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	30 min	18.9 mi

Walkability Near 1550 S Blue Island Ave Chicago, IL 60608

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

100 / 100

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Traffic

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Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 1208.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Ashland & Roosevelt	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
University Village	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Roosevelt Galleria	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 1208 has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Women's Park and Gardens	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi
Field Museum of Natural History	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
Douglas Park and Community Center	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Alliance for the Great Lakes	Drive:	8 min	3.1 mi
Openlands	Drive:	8 min	3.1 mi

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 1208 has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Women's Park and Gardens, Douglas Park and Community Center, and Field Museum of Natural History.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
University of Illinois Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Rush University Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 1208 has 3 hospitals within 1.9 miles, the nearest is University of Illinois Hospital which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.