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$950 / Month

256 College Ave Unit 2

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Valparaiso, IN 46383

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    600 sq ft

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    Available Sep 4

256 College Ave Unit 2
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About This Home

Available Sep 4

Main Floor Unitcoin operated laundry in buildingLease start date September 4, 2026Must fill out application at and if approved we will schedule a showing.

256 College Ave is a condo located in Porter County and the 46383 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Valparaiso Community Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Condo Features

Dishwasher

Walk-In Closets

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storage Space

Contact

  • Listed by NWI Rentals
  • Phone Number
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Valparaiso

Tucked into the rolling terrain of Porter County, Valparaiso — affectionately called Valpo by locals — sits just an hour south of Chicago and carries a small-city energy all its own. Downtown buzzes with independent shops and eateries clustered around a lively central square, while Taltree Arboretum and Gardens offers a peaceful retreat for anyone craving fresh air and open space. Valparaiso University anchors a strong academic presence, and the annual Popcorn Festival draws massive crowds each fall to celebrate one of the city's most beloved and long-standing traditions.

Renters will find a welcoming mix of housing options throughout the city, from cozy townhomes and garden-style apartment communities to newer multi-story buildings closer to downtown. The rental market leans more affordable than neighboring metro areas, making it a solid option for those who want proximity to Chicago without the price tag.

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Amenities
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storage Space
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Valparaiso University
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Purdue, North Central Campus
Drive: 24 min 13.8 mi
Ivy Tech. C.C., Northwest
Drive: 32 min 16.7 mi
Indiana University, Northwest
Drive: 36 min 18.0 mi
256 College Ave Unit 2 is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Valparaiso University. It is also near Purdue, North Central Campus and Ivy Tech. C.C., Northwest.
Schools
John Wood Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
315 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Central Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
134 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
823 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Valparaiso High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,098 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10
Immanuel Lutheran School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
213 Students
Nearby
Tall Oaks Christian School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Shults-Lewis School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
5 Students
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools 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
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Dune Park
 Drive: 25 min 15.2 mi
Portage/Ogden Dunes
Drive: 27 min 16.6 mi
Miller
Drive: 32 min 16.9 mi
Beverly Shores
Drive: 31 min 18.9 mi
Gary Metro Center
Drive: 41 min 29.2 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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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™
80 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 256 College Ave Unit 2.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
1608 Lincolnway
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Gateway Plaza
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Gateway Plaza
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
256 College Ave Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Ogden Gardens Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Sunset Hill Farm County Park
 Drive: 15 min 6.2 mi
Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
 Drive: 14 min 7.3 mi
256 College Ave Unit 2 has 3 parks within 7.3 miles, including Ogden Gardens Park, Sunset Hill Farm County Park, and Taltree Arboretum & Gardens.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Porter - Starke Services
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Porter Regional Hospital
Drive: 16 min 7.2 mi
256 College Ave Unit 2 is 2.1 miles from Porter - Starke Services, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Porter Regional Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation Naperville
Drive: 111 min 76.4 mi
US Military Reservation Elk Grove
Drive: 110 min 80.8 mi
Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield
Drive: 121 min 81.4 mi
256 College Ave Unit 2 has 3 military bases within 81.4 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Naperville which is 76.4 miles away and a 111 minute drive.

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