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1700 W Cermak Rd
1700 W Cermak Rd,
Chicago,
IL
60608
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Discover your new apartment at 1700 W Cermak Rd in Chicago, IL. This property is situated in the Lower West Side area of Chicago. The professional leasing team is eager for your visit. Contact us or stop by today.
1700 W Cermak Rd is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60608 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
1700 W Cermak Rd,
Chicago,
IL
60608
Lower West Side is an area less than five miles from Downtown Chicago, partially encompassing the neighborhoods of Pilsen and Heart of Chicago. This compact area features of variety of apartments and condos for rent while restaurants, grocers, specialty shops, and more line the residential streets, especially along 18th Street and Cermak Road. Residents of all ages enjoy Harrison Park as it’s home to sports fields, a playground, an indoor pool, and the National Museum of Mexican Art. Outside of the neighborhood, residents can travel by train or via Interstate 90 to the excitement of Downtown Chicago or go a bit west to enjoy the parks and trails along Lake Michigan.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Lower West Side | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,656 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,106 | $2,057 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,089 | $2,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,893 | $3,113 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
1700 W Cermak Rd is within 4 minutes or 1.8 miles from Univ. of Ill. at Chicago. It is also near Rush University and Malcolm X College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
221 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,520 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
137 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
570 Students
Nearby
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 18Th Street Station, located 0.5 mile from 1700 W Cermak Rd. 1700 W Cermak Rd is near Chicago Midway International, located 7.3 miles or 13 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 19.1 miles or 30 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.3 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 30 min | 19.1 mi |
Walkability Near 1700 W Cermak Rd Chicago, IL 60608
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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 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
Busy
Soundscore™
65
/ 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 1700 W Cermak Rd.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
1700 W Cermak Rd has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 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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Douglas Park and Community Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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McKinley Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Women's Park and Gardens
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Dunbar Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
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Field Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
1700 W Cermak Rd has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Douglas Park and Community Center, McKinley Park, and Women's Park and Gardens.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
1700 W Cermak Rd has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is University of Illinois Hospital which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 39 min | 26.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 42 min | 29.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 53 min | 34.2 mi |
1700 W Cermak Rd has 3 military bases within 34.2 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 26.8 miles away and a 39 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.