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555 W Madison St,
Chicago, IL 60661
Studio - 2 Beds $1,665 - $9,435
Oakwood Apartments
427-439 E Oakwood Blvd,
Chicago,
IL
60653
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About Oakwood Apartments
---- SCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: ---- Amazing 1 Bedroom in the Heart of Bronzeville! Apartment features: - Spacious Open Living Room - Hardwood floors throughout - Huge Bedroom w/private balcony overlooking the courtyard - Plenty of natural sunlight - Eat-In Kitchen w/appliances - Updated Bathroom - Heat included! Photos are of Actual Unit. NO Security Deposit required!! Non-Refundable Application Fee (per adult), Lease Admin Fee and Monthly Bundle Services Fee apply. Cats ok (max 2 w/appropriate Pet Fee). Street parking. This building is a seven minute walk from the Green Line at the Indiana stop. Nearby parks include Madden Park, Ellis Park and Oakland Park, Building Details: - Secure entry - Coin laundry in building - Weight room for tenants Lease Terms - Heat and water included - In addition to rent a Bundled Services rent charge applies (ask agent for more details) - Application & Admin Fees apply (ask agent for more details) - Cats OK All lease incentives (rent concessions and/or rent credits) advertised are based on the advertised market rate of the unit. Actual credits will be the per diem value of the advertised amount as a percentage of the actual rent paid by the tenant. This apartment is listed with Kass Management Services, Inc. Disclaimer: Pricing, availability, services, amenities and specials are subject to change at any time without notice. Information above is believed to be accurate; however is subject to errors and omissions. Photos may be of model unit. Actual available apartment may vary.
Oakwood Apartments is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60653 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Refrigerador
Community Amenities
- Instalaciones de lavandería
- Gimnasio
- Patio
Apartment Features
- Horno
- Fogón
- Nevera
Location
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About five miles south of Downtown Chicago, Bronzeville is a historic district containing six structures on the National Register of Historic Places. Prominent figures such as Gwendolyn Brooks, Sam Cooke, Ida B. Wells, and Louis Armstrong helped shape Bronzeville into the cultural and progressive community it is today.
Public art fills the streets of Bronzeville, from vibrant murals to elaborate sculptures, most of which line Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Lakefront recreation abounds at Burnham Park. The Illinois Institute of Technology lends unique architecture and intellectual pursuits to the neighborhood. Lake Meadows Shopping Center provides an outdoor haven for all kinds of retail delights.
Bronzeville is also notable for its proximity to major amenities such as Guaranteed Rate Field, Washington Park, the University of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, McCormick Place, and Arie Crown Theatre.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
Oakwood Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Ill. Inst. of Technology. It is also near University of Chicago and Columbia College Chicago.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
531 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 10
65 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-11
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
144 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 9
9 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Indiana Station, located 0.4 mile from Oakwood Apartments. Oakwood Apartments is near Chicago Midway International, located 8.2 miles or 16 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 22.3 miles or 35 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.2 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 35 min | 22.3 mi |
Time and distance from Oakwood Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
Oakwood Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 5-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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Ellis Park
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Dunbar Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Fuller Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Washington Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Women's Park and Gardens
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
Oakwood Apartments has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Ellis Park, Dunbar Park, and Fuller Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
Oakwood Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is Provident Hospital of Chicago which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
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