Presidential Towers
555 W Madison St,
Chicago, IL 60661
$1,799 - $5,943
Studio - 2 Beds
Chatham Apartments
8238-8246 S Ellis Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60619
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Bedrooms
1 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
575 sq ft
Chatham Apartments
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8238 S Ellis Ave is conveniently located in Chatham near 83rd and Cottage Grove. This gorgeous 24 unit property features 1-2 bedroom apartments and great amenities. This location is easily accessible via ME Metra Electric, Red Line as well as 4 Cottage Grove and 79th Bus Lines. Call to set a showing today! CYM Living Quality & Service Guaranteed!
About Chatham Apartments
8238 S Ellis Ave is conveniently located in Chatham near 83rd and Cottage Grove. This gorgeous 24 unit property features 1-2 bedroom apartments and great amenities. This location is easily accessible via ME Metra Electric, Red Line as well as 4 Cottage Grove and 79th Bus Lines. Call to set a showing today! CYM Living Quality & Service Guaranteed!
Chatham Apartments is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60619 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 3rd floor
- hard
- High-end finishes
- On-site Laundry
- Pre-Recorded Tour
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining Room
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Dining Room
8238-8246 S Ellis Ave,
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.
Learn more about living in Chatham
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Chatham | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $746 | $1,626 |
| 1 Bedroom | $974 | $2,015 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,150 | $2,533 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,333 | $3,051 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.2 mi |
Chatham Apartments is within 8 minutes or 3.3 miles from Chicago State University. It is also near University of Chicago and Ill. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-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 79Th Street Station, located 2.6 miles from Chatham Apartments. Chatham Apartments is near Chicago Midway International, located 11.2 miles or 21 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 28.3 miles or 43 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 21 min | 11.2 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 43 min | 28.3 mi |
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
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
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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 Chatham Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
Chatham Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 4-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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Avalon Park
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Bronzeville Children's Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Bessemer Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Hamilton Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Jackson Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
Chatham Apartments has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Avalon Park, Bronzeville Children's Museum, and Bessemer Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
Chatham Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is Jackson Park Hospital which is 1.7 miles away and a 4 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.
8238-8246 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619