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Prairie Park Apartments
5539 S Prairie Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60637
Leasing Office:
220 Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
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833-968-5713
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Monthly Rent
$1,500 - $1,640
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Bedrooms
3 bd
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Bathrooms
2 ba
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Square Feet
1,716 sq ft
Prairie Park Apartments
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Prairie Park Apartments, located at 55th Street and Prairie Avenue, 56th Street and Prairie Avenue and at 56th Street and South Calumet Avenue, is an attractive town home style residential community situated about two blocks from Chicago’s historic and picturesque Washington Park. Prairie Park Apartments includes 56 apartment units providing a total of 9 one-bedrooms, 18 two-bedrooms, 24 three-bedrooms, 4 four-bedrooms, and 1 five-bedroom.
Highlights
- Yard
- Property Manager on Site
Pricing & Floor Plans
Three Bedroom 60% AMI
$1,500 – $1,640
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,716 Sq Ft
3 Available units
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Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 5525Eprice $1,500square feet 1,716availibility Now
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Unit 331Eprice $1,500square feet 1,716availibility Now
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Unit 5539Gprice $1,640square feet 1,716availibility Now
Three Bedroom 60% AMI
$1,500 – $1,640
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,716 Sq Ft
3 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 5525Eprice $1,500square feet 1,716availibility Now
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Unit 331Eprice $1,500square feet 1,716availibility Now
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Unit 5539Gprice $1,640square feet 1,716availibility Now
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
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One-Time Basics
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Administrative Fee$350
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Application Fee Per Applicant$45
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Surface Lot
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Parking FeeMax of 1. Charged per vehicle.$25 / mo
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Utilities Included
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Water
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Trash Removal
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Sewer
Lease Options
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12 mo
Property Information
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Built in 2000
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56 units/2 stories
About Prairie Park Apartments
Prairie Park Apartments, located at 55th Street and Prairie Avenue, 56th Street and Prairie Avenue and at 56th Street and South Calumet Avenue, is an attractive town home style residential community situated about two blocks from Chicago’s historic and picturesque Washington Park. Prairie Park Apartments includes 56 apartment units providing a total of 9 one-bedrooms, 18 two-bedrooms, 24 three-bedrooms, 4 four-bedrooms, and 1 five-bedroom.
Prairie Park 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.
Contact
Property Address:
5539 S Prairie Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60637
Leasing Office:
220 Garfield Blvd,
Chicago,
IL
60615
Community Amenities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Yard
Refrigerator
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Yard
- Lawn
Income Restrictions
Income restrictions apply to some or all residents. Contact the community for more information.
How To Qualify
Based on the size of your household, your Maximum Annual Income must be equal to or less than the amount listed in this chart.
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5539 S Prairie Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60637
Leasing Office:
220 Garfield Blvd,
Chicago,
IL
60615
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.
Learn more about living in Washington Park
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Washington Park | Chicago, IL | |
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| Studio | $742 | $1,616 |
| 1 Bedroom | $916 | $2,003 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 | $2,516 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,339 | $3,034 |
Amenities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Yard
- Lawn
Expenses
Recurring
Unassigned Surface Lot Parking
$25
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal, Sewer
Included
Office Hours
833-968-5713
| Monday | 8am - 4:30pm |
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| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.0 mi |
Prairie Park Apartments is within 3 minutes or 1.4 miles from University of Chicago. It is also near Ill. Inst. of Technology and Chicago State University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Garfield Station (Green Line), located 0.3 mile from Prairie Park Apartments. Prairie Park Apartments is near Chicago Midway International, located 7.2 miles or 14 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 24.3 miles or 38 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.2 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 38 min | 24.3 mi |
Time and distance from Prairie Park Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
Prairie Park Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Washington Park
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Midway Plaisance Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Fuller Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Museum of Science and Industry
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Jackson Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
Prairie Park Apartments has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Washington Park, Midway Plaisance Park, and Museum of Science and Industry.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
Prairie Park Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Provident Hospital of Chicago which is 0.8 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
Prairie Park Apartments Photos
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Does Prairie Park Apartments have in-unit laundry?
Prairie Park 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 Prairie Park Apartments?
Select utilities are included in rent at Prairie Park Apartments, including water, trash removal, and sewer. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
Is parking available at Prairie Park Apartments?
Parking is available at Prairie Park Apartments for $25 / mo. Contact this property for details.
Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?
Prairie Park Apartments has three-bedrooms available with rent ranges from $1,500/mo. to $1,640/mo.
Is Prairie Park Apartments pet-friendly?
Prairie Park Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.
How much income do I need to rent at Prairie Park Apartments?
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,500 for a three-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $60,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Does Prairie Park Apartments have move-in specials?
Prairie Park Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Does Prairie Park Apartments offer Matterport 3D tours?
While Prairie Park Apartments does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.
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5539 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60637