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East Side Apartments
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East Side Apartments
9600 S Avenue L,
Chicago,
IL
60617
2 Weeks Ago
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About East Side Apartments
This 6-unit building near the East Side, Chicago features great amenities. Walking distance to Calumet Park, Skyway Doghouse, Calumet Fisheries, and Lilly's Supermarket. Commute to Downtown Chicago easily via I-90 Chicago Skyway, ME Metra Electric at the South Chicago stop, and CTA Bus lines 26 and 30. Section 8 is accepted. Call now to schedule your showing!
East Side Apartments is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60617 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Heating
Oven
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Dining Room
Nearby Apartments with Balcony
9600 S Avenue L,
Chicago,
IL
60617
Located on the southeastern side of Chicago, East Side offers residents direct access to Lake Michigan and the state of Indiana. Outdoor recreation abounds in East Side, from the 200-acre Calumet Park nestled alongside Lake Michigan to the rich, wet woodland of the 241-acre Eggers Grove.
An assortment of red-brick apartment buildings and single-family homes provides East Side residents with a host of affordable rental options. Interstate 90 runs through the eastern portion of the neighborhood, allowing for quick commutes to downtown Chicago, located just 13 miles north of East Side. The vibrant nightlife of Horseshoe Hammond is also just a short drive from East Side.
Learn more about living in East Side
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East Side | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,654 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,067 | $2,056 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,348 | $2,594 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $3,107 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 10.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.5 mi |
East Side Apartments is within 12 minutes or 5.2 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
336 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,465 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
137 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
141 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 87Th Street Station, located 5.6 miles from East Side Apartments. East Side Apartments is near Chicago Midway International, located 14.0 miles or 26 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 31.1 miles or 48 minutes away.
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.6 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.3 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.7 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 26 min | 14.0 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 48 min | 31.1 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
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 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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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 East Side Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
East Side Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 2.3 miles, which is about a 5-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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Calumet Park
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Bessemer Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Eggers Grove
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Trumbull Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
East Side Apartments has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Calumet Park, Bessemer Park, and Eggers Grove.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
East Side Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.9 miles, the nearest is Advocate Trinity Hospital which is 2.0 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 57 min | 38.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 61 min | 40.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 72 min | 45.0 mi |
East Side Apartments has 3 military bases within 45.0 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 38.7 miles away and a 57 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.
9600 S Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617