5212 S Lorel Ave
5212 S Lorel Ave,
Chicago, IL 60638
$3,500
6 Beds
Garfield Ridge
Chicago, IL
Garfield Ridge - Chicago, IL Area Guide
Savor a small-town feel near a major airport
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Historic
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Close-Knit
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Accessible
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Situated on the southwest side of Chicago, Garfield Ridge is a predominantly residential neighborhood teeming with a wide range of houses available for rent. Garfield Ridge also encompasses the northern part of the historic Midway International Airport, the world's busiest airport from the 1930s through the 1960s. The popularity of the airport has allowed Garfield Ridge to continuously grow as a community.
Archer Avenue is Garfield Ridge’s main thoroughfare, running through the center of the neighborhood with a host of diverse eateries and family-owned businesses. Garfield Ridge is home to the 15-acre Wentworth Park, where residents enjoy access to numerous athletic courts and fields as well as an ice skating rink and year-round events. Getting to Chicago’s Loop from Garfield Ridge is easy with access to the Orange Line and I-55.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Garfield Ridge is $977 for one bedroom, $1,090 for two bedrooms, and $1,430 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garfield Ridge has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
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1 BR
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703 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$977/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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851 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,090/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,200 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,430/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Garfield Ridge - Chicago, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
63
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
38
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
55
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- White Eagle Woods-North
- White Eagle Woods-South
- Andrew Toman Grove
- Marquette Park
- Brookfield Zoo
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.