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319 E 79th
319-325 E 79th St,
Chicago,
IL
60619
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About 319 E 79th
319 E 79th offers a blend of comfort, quality, and design. This community is located on E 79th St in the Chatham area of Chicago. Compare 0 to 2 bedroom apartments and then schedule a tour of the community. The professional leasing team will assist you in finding your perfect home. It's time to come home to 319 E 79th. Contact us or stop by the leasing office to see available floor plans.
319 E 79th is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60619 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
319-325 E 79th St,
Chicago,
IL
60619
Situated on Chicago’s South Side, Chatham offers residents an urban aesthetic with rows of classic, red-brick bungalows and apartment buildings in addition to a host of suburban amenities, such as national retailers, chain restaurants, and lush parks.
Chatham’s spirited community also supports a bevy of locally owned businesses, including neighborhood institutions like Dat Donut, Harold’s Chicken Shack, and Fisherman’s Island. Getting around from Chatham is easy with access to several Metrarail stations, the Red Line, and the Dan Ryan Expressway.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Chatham | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $747 | $1,645 |
| 1 Bedroom | $976 | $2,047 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 | $2,585 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,335 | $3,091 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.9 mi |
319 E 79th is within 7 minutes or 3.2 miles from Chicago State University. It is also near University of Chicago and Richard J. Daley College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
290 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
10 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Chicago include 79Th Street Station, located 1.3 miles from 319 E 79th. 319 E 79th is near Chicago Midway International, located 9.8 miles or 18 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 26.9 miles or 40 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 18 min | 9.8 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 40 min | 26.9 mi |
Walkability Near 319 E 79th
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
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 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
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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 319 E 79th.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
319 E 79th 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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Hamilton Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Avalon Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Foster Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Bronzeville Children's Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi |
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Jackson Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
319 E 79th has 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Hamilton Park, Avalon Park, and Foster Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
319 E 79th has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is Jackson Park Hospital which is 2.0 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 48 min | 34.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 55 min | 38.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 66 min | 43.3 mi |
319 E 79th has 3 military bases within 43.3 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 34.5 miles away and a 48 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.
319-325 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60619