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First InSite 7959 S Ashland Apartments
7959 S Ashland Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60620
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About First InSite 7959 S Ashland Apartments
7959 S. Ashland apartments is located in Chicago's Auburn Gresham Neighborhood and offers studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent. 7959 S. Ashland apartments is near shopping, restaurants, The Ford City Mall, gas stations, convenient stores, recreational activities, many parks, local schools and day care centers, Metra Rock Island station, and the Blue Line. Appliances extra.
First InSite 7959 S Ashland Apartments is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60620 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- HEAT INCLUDED!
- Nearby local gas stations and convenience stores
- Nearby Transportation Metra Rock Island
- Nearby shopping and restaurants
- Chicago's Auburn Gresham Neighborhood
- Nearby recreational activities and many parks
- The Ford City Mall is nearby
- Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent
- IMMEDIATE PRE APPROVAL
- Near Many Local Schools and Day Care centers
- Nearby Transportation Blue Line
Community Amenities
- Maintenance on site
- Public Transportation
Apartment Features
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
7959 S Ashland Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60620
Located on the far south side of Chicago just 11 miles from downtown, Gresham is a quaint urban area with an abundance of affordable apartments, condos, and townhomes for rent. Historic brick buildings, tree-lined streets, and local businesses define this small town.
Part of the Dan Ryan Woods is located in Gresham, offering over 250 acres of forest preserve with athletic fields, jogging trails, and the Beverly Country Club. Locally-owned restaurants, churches, public and private schools, banks, grocery stores, and convenience stores reside throughout Gresham.
Enjoy family-friendly entertainment at the roller-skating rink and bowling alley located in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, or visit Foster Park to access lush lawns, swimming pool, playground, fitness center, and sports fields and courts.
Learn more about living in Gresham
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Gresham | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $788 | $1,632 |
| 1 Bedroom | $921 | $2,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,135 | $2,545 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 | $3,059 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.0 mi |
First InSite 7959 S Ashland Apartments is within 8 minutes or 3.7 miles from Richard J. Daley College. It is also near Chicago State University and Saint Xavier University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
322 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
164 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Ashland & 63Rd Street Station, located 2.2 miles from First InSite 7959 S Ashland Apartments. First InSite 7959 S Ashland Apartments is near Chicago Midway International, located 7.9 miles or 15 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 28.6 miles or 44 minutes away.
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 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: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.9 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 44 min | 28.6 mi |
Walkability Near First InSite 7959 S Ashland 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
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 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
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 First InSite 7959 S Ashland Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
First InSite 7959 S Ashland Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. 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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Foster Park
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Dan Ryan Woods
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Hamilton Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Ogden Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Marquette Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
First InSite 7959 S Ashland Apartments has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Foster Park, Dan Ryan Woods, and Hamilton Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
First InSite 7959 S Ashland Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Holy Cross Hospital which is 3.2 miles away and a 7 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.
7959 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620