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Palmwood Apartments
Palmwood Apartments
312 N Central Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60644
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About Palmwood Apartments
Palmwood Apartments offers a mixture of style, comfort, and livability. The 312 N Central Ave location in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago has much to offer its residents. The professional leasing team is eager to show you our community. Make your move to Palmwood Apartments. Contact us or stop in to see available floor plans.
Palmwood Apartments 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
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
24 Hour Access
Video Patrol
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Video Patrol
- 24 Hour Access
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Microwave
Refrigerator
Tile Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Tile Floors
312 N Central 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 | $2,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,175 | $2,545 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,392 | $3,059 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.9 mi |
Palmwood Apartments is within 9 minutes or 3.3 miles from Concordia University-Chicago. It is also near Dominican University, Priory and Dominican University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
425 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
34 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-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 Central Station (Green Line), located 0.1 mile from Palmwood Apartments. Palmwood Apartments is near Chicago Midway International, located 8.1 miles or 14 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 13.8 miles or 25 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.1 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 25 min | 13.8 mi |
Walkability Near Palmwood Apartments
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
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
Active
Soundscore™
69
/ 100
Traffic
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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 Palmwood Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
Palmwood Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 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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Austin Town Hall Park
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Columbus Park and Field House
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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LaFollette Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Oak Park Conservatory
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Wonder Works Children's Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
Palmwood Apartments has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Austin Town Hall Park, Columbus Park and Field House, and LaFollette Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
Palmwood Apartments has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is West Suburban Medical Center which is 1.0 miles away and a 19 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 33 min | 21.4 mi |
Palmwood Apartments is 21.4 miles and a 33 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.
312 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60644