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Park Lawn Apartments

5636 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

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Property Information

  • Built in 1913
  • 47 units/3 stories

About Park Lawn Apartments

Check out 5636 South King. This community is located on S King Dr in Chicago. From pricing to features, the professional leasing staff is available to help you find your new place. At 5636 South King you're home.

Park Lawn Apartments is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60637 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

24 Hour Access

Walking/Biking Trails

Storage Space

Public Transportation

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Public Transportation
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Up
  • Walking/Biking Trails

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Tub/Shower

Oven

Range

  • Air Conditioning
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
Location
5636 S King Dr, Chicago,
IL 60637
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Neighborhood

Washington Park is located on the South Side of Chicago, and is named after the park located in it. The park has been the setting of many literature novels – its unique and breathtaking features include the historic DuSable Museum, Fountain of Time fountain, and the National Guard Armory.

The Bud Billiken Parade is a popular festival for the Washington Park locals. Every summer, the city’s cricket team faces off in a championship tournament within the park. Residents are just a short drive away from the University of Chicago campus. Many restaurants and bars reside here, close to Interstate 90.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Washington Park Chicago, IL
Studio $757 $1,633
1 Bedroom $919 $2,031
2 Bedrooms $1,148 $2,547
3 Bedrooms $1,342 $3,058

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 437-456 Sq Ft $600 $982 $1,656
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 569-572 Sq Ft $650 $1,420 $2,951
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 969-972 Sq Ft $965 $1,552 $6,693
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1280-1281 Sq Ft $1,025 $2,147 $12,384
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1617 Sq Ft $1,599 $2,521 $3,396
Amenities
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Public Transportation
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Up
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Air Conditioning
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of Chicago
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Ill. Inst. of Technology
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Columbia College Chicago
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Chicago State University
Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
Park Lawn Apartments is within 2 minutes or 1.3 miles from University of Chicago. It is also near Ill. Inst. of Technology and Chicago State University.
Schools
Ace Technical Charter High School
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
306 Students
Nearby
St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
317 Students
Nearby
Hunter-Bolden Academy
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Chicago include Garfield Station (Green Line), located 0.3 mile from Park Lawn Apartments. Park Lawn Apartments is near Chicago Midway International, located 7.3 miles or 14 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 24.4 miles or 38 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Garfield Station (Green Line)
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
51St Street Station
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
King Drive Station
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Cottage Grove Station
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Garfield Station (Red Line)
Drive: 7 min 3.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
55Th-56Th-57Th Street Station
Drive: 3 min 1.9 mi
53Rd Street Hyde Park Station
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
63Rd Street Station
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
59Th Street (University Of Chicago) Station
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
47Th Street Station
Drive: 4 min 2.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago Midway International
 Drive: 14 min 7.3 mi
Chicago O'Hare International
 Drive: 38 min 24.4 mi

Walkability Near Park Lawn Apartments

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 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
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Park Lawn Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
101-115 E 51st St
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Grand Boulevard Plaza
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Washington Park Plaza
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Park Lawn Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Washington Park
 Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Midway Plaisance Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Museum of Science and Industry
 Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Fuller Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Jackson Park
 Drive: 4 min 2.4 mi
Park Lawn Apartments has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Washington Park, Midway Plaisance Park, and Museum of Science and Industry.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Provident Hospital of Chicago
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
The University of Chicago Medical Center
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
St. Bernard Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Park Lawn Apartments has 3 hospitals within 1.9 miles, the nearest is Provident Hospital of Chicago which is 0.8 mile away and a 15 minute walk.
 
 
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Does Park Lawn Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Park Lawn Apartments does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Park Lawn Apartments?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Park Lawn Apartments?

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Is Park Lawn Apartments pet-friendly?

Park Lawn Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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