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601 N Western Ave
601 N Western Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60612
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About 601 N Western Ave Chicago, IL 60612
Enjoy Chicago living at 601 N Western Ave. This community is located in the West Town area of Chicago. Compare 0 to 2 bedroom floor plans and then schedule a tour of the community. The professional leasing team is ready for your visit. Stop looking and get moving. Contact or stop by 601 N Western Ave to see available floor plans!
601 N Western Ave is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60612 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
601 N Western Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60612
West Town is an eclectic section of Chicago known for its hip aesthetic. Taprooms, breweries, vintage shops, galleries, and public art line the streets. West Town is largely influenced by diverse cultures. Residents will find restaurants serving almost every type of cuisine concentrated along Chicago Avenue. This street holds long-standing buildings housing some of Chicago’s best food and drinks. After a day of shopping and dining, catch a show at the Empty Bottle, explore the Intuit: the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, or visit Humboldt Park, an expansive park featuring trails, a lake, and gorgeous scenery a bit north of the neighborhood. Renters who live in this quirky section of Chicago have an abundance of choices. Renovated, long-standing places to modern developments make up the rental scene in West Town.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| West Town | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,608 | $1,658 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,862 | $2,054 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,856 | $2,599 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,962 | $3,112 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
601 N Western Ave is within 3 minutes or 1.7 miles from Malcolm X College. It is also near Rush University and Kendall College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
445 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
114 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
359 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
149 Students
Nearby
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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 Damen-Green, located 1.0 mile from 601 N Western Ave. 601 N Western Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 9.5 miles or 17 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.7 miles or 25 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Walk: | 21 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 17 min | 9.5 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 25 min | 15.7 mi |
Walkability Near 601 N Western Ave Chicago, IL 60612
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
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 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 601 N Western Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
601 N Western Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 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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Humboldt Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Douglas Park and Community Center
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Wrightwood Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Oz Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi |
601 N Western Ave has 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Humboldt Park, Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House, and Douglas Park and Community Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
601 N Western Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.9 miles, the nearest is Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 34 min | 23.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 40 min | 27.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 51 min | 32.8 mi |
601 N Western Ave has 3 military bases within 32.8 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 23.3 miles away and a 34 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.
601 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612