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The Edgewater Gardens
6101 N Winthrop Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60660
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About The Edgewater Gardens
Check out Edgewater Gardens in Chicago, IL. This community is located on N Winthrop Ave in the Edgewater area of Chicago. From pricing to features, the professional leasing team is ready to help you find your new home. Select from 1 to 2 bedroom apartments. Contact us or stop by today.
The Edgewater Gardens is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60660 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
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6101 N Winthrop Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60660
Located at the tip of Lincoln Park and at the end of Lake Shore Drive, Edgewater developed during the late 1800s as a resort town for Chicago's prominent citizens. The gorgeous beaches that stretch along Lake Michigan in Edgewater still attract visitors, and its beautiful skyline of towering offices and apartment buildings house those who've discovered the endless charm of this historic neighborhoods.
Edgewater is about seven miles north of Downtown Chicago, stretched along the coast and offering gorgeous parks and hiking trails along the lake, in addition to the beaches. The neighborhood is home to the Bryn Mawr Historic District, fantastic restaurants, and a variety of locally-owned shops and businesses. Loyola University Chicago, considered one of the best universities in the world, borders Edgewater on the northeast corner. The Swedish American Museum, established in 1976, is one of the neighborhood's landmarks.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Edgewater | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,148 | $1,627 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,471 | $2,019 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,038 | $2,536 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,664 | $3,055 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi |
The Edgewater Gardens is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from Loyola University, Lakeshore. It is also near Truman College and North Park University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
532 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,583 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
278 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
700 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
247 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Granville Station, located 0.2 mile from The Edgewater Gardens. The Edgewater Gardens is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 14.4 miles or 27 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 20.3 miles or 29 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 27 min | 14.4 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 29 min | 20.3 mi |
Walkability Near The Edgewater 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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from The Edgewater Gardens.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
The Edgewater Gardens 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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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Touhy Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Warren Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Winnemac Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi |
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Chase Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Rogers Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
The Edgewater Gardens has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Touhy Park, Warren Park, and Chase Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 2.2 mi |
The Edgewater Gardens has 3 hospitals within 2.2 miles, the nearest is Methodist Hospital of Chicago which is 2.0 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 35 min | 22.0 mi |
The Edgewater Gardens is 22.0 miles and a 35 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
6101 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL 60660