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5500 W 55th St
5500 W 55th St,
Chicago,
IL
60638
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About 5500 W 55th St Chicago, IL 60638
NEWLY REMODELED***HEAT & WATER INCLUDED 1st & 2nd Floor apartments available eff 06/01/2025, newer appliances, apartment is in a Multi Unit Complex. Close to public transportation, highway, Midway Airport. Grocery Stores and Gas Station in walking distance. Security cameras installed on complex. Laundry in building. Parking available. Rent includes one small storage unit. AVAILABLE 6/01/2025. CREDIT AND INCOME VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
5500 W 55th St is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60638 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Trash Pickup - Curbside
Public Transportation
Video Patrol
- Laundry Facilities
- Video Patrol
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Public Transportation
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Hardwood Floors
5500 W 55th St,
Chicago,
IL
60638
Situated on the southwest side of Chicago, Garfield Ridge is a predominantly residential neighborhood teeming with a wide range of houses available for rent. Garfield Ridge also encompasses the northern part of the historic Midway International Airport, the world's busiest airport from the 1930s through the 1960s. The popularity of the airport has allowed Garfield Ridge to continuously grow as a community.
Archer Avenue is Garfield Ridge’s main thoroughfare, running through the center of the neighborhood with a host of diverse eateries and family-owned businesses. Garfield Ridge is home to the 15-acre Wentworth Park, where residents enjoy access to numerous athletic courts and fields as well as an ice skating rink and year-round events. Getting to Chicago’s Loop from Garfield Ridge is easy with access to the Orange Line and I-55.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Garfield Ridge | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,633 |
| 1 Bedroom | $977 | $2,031 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 | $2,547 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,432 | $3,058 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 8.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 9.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 9.1 mi |
5500 W 55th St is within 10 minutes or 4.9 miles from Richard J. Daley College. It is also near Saint Xavier University and Rush University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
313 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
931 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,720 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
359 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
45 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
298 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 Midway Terminal, located 2.0 miles from 5500 W 55th St. 5500 W 55th St is near Chicago Midway International, located 1.7 miles or 32 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 20.6 miles or 37 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.0 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.0 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Walk: | 32 min | 1.7 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 37 min | 20.6 mi |
Walkability Near 5500 W 55th St Chicago, IL 60638
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
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 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
Busy
Soundscore™
58
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
BusyBusinesses
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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 5500 W 55th St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
5500 W 55th St has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-minute walk. 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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Gage Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
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White Eagle Woods-North
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi |
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White Eagle Woods-South
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
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McKinley Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.9 mi |
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Marquette Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi |
5500 W 55th St has 5 parks within 5.0 miles, including Gage Park, White Eagle Woods-North, and White Eagle Woods-South.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.0 mi |
5500 W 55th St has 3 hospitals within 7.0 miles, the nearest is MacNeal Hospital which is 4.4 miles away and a 10 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 40 min | 25.0 mi |
5500 W 55th St is 25.0 miles and a 40 minute drive from US Military Reservation Naperville.
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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.
5500 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60638