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555 W Madison St,
Chicago, IL 60661
$1,692 - $6,604
Studio - 2 Beds
Avenue Lofts
687-689 N Milwaukee Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60642
2 Weeks Ago
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About Avenue Lofts
Find your new apartment at Avenue Lofts. You'll find this community on N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago. Let the knowledgeable leasing staff show you everything this community has to offer. Drop by the leasing office to schedule a tour and find your new place at Avenue Lofts.
Avenue Lofts is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60642 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
687-689 N Milwaukee Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60642
Keep your eyes fixed on River West, an expansive neighborhood that’s quickly becoming a hotspot for Chicago renters. The area is situated just west of the Chicago River and bounded by the Kennedy Expressway to the north and south, and Chicago Avenue to the north. There has been a surge of revitalization and renovation efforts in this charming Windy City locale. Classic Chicago style can be found in River West’s mid-rise brick buildings, apartments, and brownstone-style townhomes. There’s a burgeoning restaurant scene on the western side of the neighborhood near the expressway, complete with craft cocktail lounges and nightlife options for those who like to experience the city after dark.
Renters love River West because of its relatively quiet atmosphere. The biggest draw, however, is the area’s ease of accessibility in relation to the rest of Chicago. The Blue Line will carry you into the southwest portion of the city or out to Chicago O’Hare International.
Learn more about living in River West
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| River West | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,166 | $1,658 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,832 | $2,054 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,714 | $2,599 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,348 | $3,112 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
Avenue Lofts is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Kendall College. It is also near The Ill. Inst. of Art, Chicago and The Chicago School.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
809 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
359 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
123 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 Chicago Avenue Station (Blue Line), located 0.2 mile from Avenue Lofts. Avenue Lofts is near Chicago Midway International, located 11.3 miles or 18 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 16.1 miles or 24 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 18 min | 11.3 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 24 min | 16.1 mi |
Walkability Near Avenue Lofts
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
90
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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
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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 Avenue Lofts.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
Avenue Lofts has 2 shopping centers within 1.3 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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Alliance for the Great Lakes
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Openlands
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Millennium Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Lake Shore Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Oz Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
Avenue Lofts has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Alliance for the Great Lakes, Openlands, and Lake Shore Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
Avenue Lofts has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago which is 1.8 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 32 min | 23.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 42 min | 29.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 53 min | 34.2 mi |
Avenue Lofts has 3 military bases within 34.2 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 23.8 miles away and a 32 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.
687-689 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60642