Orchard Park
1516 Seven Pines Rd,
Springfield, IL 62704
$1,225 - $1,515
1-3 Beds
Monroe Gardens
850 S Durkin Dr,
Springfield,
IL
62704
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Monroe Gardens
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Highlights
- Bay Window
- Pool
- Deck
- Balcony
- 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
- Laundry Facilities
- Walk-Up
- Pool
- Playground
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Microwave
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Bay Window
- Balcony
- Patio
- Deck
850 S Durkin Dr,
Springfield,
IL
62704
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.
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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
202 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
38 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
120 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Walkability Near Monroe Gardens
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
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
75
/ 100
Traffic
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ActiveBusinesses
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850 S Durkin Dr
Springfield, IL 62704