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Garden View Apartments
1235 S Sawyer Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60623
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About Garden View Apartments
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Garden View Apartments is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60623 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
1235 S Sawyer Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60623
Also known as North Lawndale, Lawndale is a large neighborhood located about six miles west of Downtown Chicago. Lawndale is an up-and-coming neighborhood with several developments and community projects underway. The area is known for its affordability and has apartments, houses, and condos available for rent in various price ranges. Residents have access to plenty of amenities with multiple restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses located in and around the neighborhood. There are several medical facilities in Lawndale including Mount Sinai Hospital. There are also plenty of parks and green spaces for residents to enjoy like Douglass Park, which has a golf course, pool, and sports field. If you’re seeking affordability and convenience, consider Lawndale for your next home.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Lawndale | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $862 | $1,632 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,104 | $2,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,334 | $2,543 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,382 | $3,064 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi |
Garden View Apartments is within 4 minutes or 2.4 miles from Rush University. It is also near Malcolm X College and Univ. of Ill. at Chicago.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
216 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
81 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Kedzie Station (Pink Line), located 0.8 mile from Garden View Apartments. Garden View Apartments is near Chicago Midway International, located 7.0 miles or 13 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 17.7 miles or 29 minutes away.
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 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: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 29 min | 17.7 mi |
Walkability Near Garden View 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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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™
71
/ 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 Garden View Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
Garden View Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 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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Douglas Park and Community Center
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Humboldt Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Columbus Park and Field House
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.0 mi |
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McKinley Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi |
Garden View Apartments has 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Douglas Park and Community Center, Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House, and Humboldt Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
Garden View Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Saint Anthony Hospital which is 1.0 miles away and a 19 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 38 min | 25.3 mi |
Garden View Apartments is 25.3 miles and a 38 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.
1235 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60623