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518 S Laramie Ave
518 S Laramie Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60644
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About 518 S Laramie Ave Chicago, IL 60644
Explore your new place at 516-526 S Laramie in Chicago, IL. The location of this community is in Chicago on S. Laramie. From location to floorplan options, the leasing team is ready to help match you with your perfect floorplan option. Come for a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. Experience a new standard at 516-526 S Laramie.
518 S Laramie 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
- On-Site Retail
Apartment Features
Heating
Oven
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Kitchen
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Oven
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518 S Laramie 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 | $1,632 |
| 1 Bedroom | $994 | $2,028 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,175 | $2,545 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,392 | $3,058 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.3 mi |
518 S Laramie Ave is within 7 minutes or 4.5 miles from Malcolm X College. It is also near Concordia University-Chicago and Dominican University, Priory.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades 3-6
93 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-11
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
98 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
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 Cicero-Forest Park, located 0.6 mile from 518 S Laramie Ave. 518 S Laramie Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 6.6 miles or 11 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.1 miles or 27 minutes away.
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 4.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.6 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 27 min | 15.1 mi |
Walkability Near 518 S Laramie 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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 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
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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 518 S Laramie Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
518 S Laramie Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 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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Columbus Park and Field House
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Austin Town Hall Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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LaFollette Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Oak Park Conservatory
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
518 S Laramie Ave has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Columbus Park and Field House, Austin Town Hall Park, and Oak Park Conservatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
518 S Laramie Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is Loretto Hospital which is 0.6 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 35 min | 22.7 mi |
518 S Laramie Ave is 22.7 miles and a 35 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.
518 S Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60644