Monroe Gardens

850 S Durkin Dr, Springfield, IL 62704

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Highlights

  • Ventana mirador
  • Piscina exterior
  • Cubierta
  • Balcón
  • Patio

About Monroe Gardens

Attractive 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments on the west side of Springfield, Illinois. All apartments have balconies or patios, convenient clean spacious laundromat on premises, 24/7 maintenance. Swimming pool. Close to shopping.

Monroe Gardens is an apartment community located in Sangamon County and the 62704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Springfield School District 186 attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Instalaciones de lavandería
  • Sin ascensor
  • Piscina exterior
  • Parque infantil
  • Patio

Apartment Features

Aire acondicionado

Lavavajillas

Acceso a Internet de alta velocidad

Microondas

  • Acceso a Internet de alta velocidad
  • Aire acondicionado
  • Calefacción
  • Preinstalación de cables
  • Bañera/Ducha
  • Lavavajillas
  • Zona de eliminación de desechos
  • Máquina de hielo
  • Cocina
  • Microondas
  • Horno
  • Fogón
  • Nevera
  • Alfombra
  • Comedor
  • Ventana mirador
  • Balcón
  • Patio
  • Cubierta
City - Springfield

Welcome to Springfield, Illinois, the state capital and home to Abraham Lincoln's enduring legacy. Current rental trends show moderate growth, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $827 monthly and experiencing a 3.8% annual increase. Two-bedroom units typically rent for $994, while three-bedroom homes command around $1,327, reflecting the city's affordable housing market compared to larger metropolitan areas.

Springfield's downtown district showcases the impressive State Capitol building and serves as the city's cultural center. Washington Park and Botanical Garden provide scenic spaces for outdoor activities, while the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserve the city's presidential history. The medical district, home to Memorial Medical Center and HSHS St. John's Hospital, anchors the healthcare sector.

Learn more about living in Springfield 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 17 min 10.3 mi
Drive: 19 min 11.6 mi
Monroe Gardens is within 17 minutes or 10.3 miles from Univ. of Ill. at Springfield. It is also near Lincoln Land Community College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
302 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
252 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
443 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
529 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,461 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
219 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-K
58 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
120 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Monroe Gardens is near Abraham Lincoln Capital, located 5.2 miles or 8 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
Drive: 43 min 33.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Abraham Lincoln Capital
Drive: 8 min 5.2 mi

Walkability Near Monroe Gardens

Somewhat Walkable
50
Walk Score®
Out of 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
30
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
48
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Monroe Gardens.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Monroe Gardens 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
Parks and Recreation Distance
Washington Park Botanical Garden
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Washington Park
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Illinois State Museum
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
UIS Observatory
Drive: 17 min 10.3 mi
Henson Robinson Zoo
Drive: 21 min 13.7 mi
Monroe Gardens has 5 parks within 13.7 miles, including Washington Park Botanical Garden, Washington Park, and Illinois State Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
Drive: 10 min 4.3 mi
Drive: 16 min 9.0 mi
Monroe Gardens has 3 hospitals within 9.0 miles, the nearest is Memorial Medical Center which is 3.8 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 9 min 5.5 mi
Monroe Gardens is 5.5 miles and a 9 minute drive from Capital Map Air Guard Station.