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Washington Plaza

5501 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Website

3.8 (3 reviews)

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    $825 - $1,130

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    Studio - 2 bd

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    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    330 - 655 sq ft

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Washington Plaza is a renovated apartment community in Austin on the West side of Chicago! These Austin apartments offer both studio and one bedroom apartments that are equipped with great amenities. Washington Plaza is walking distance to several schools in Austin, including John Hope College Prep High School and Oscar Depriest Elementary School. Live conveniently near Leamington Foods, Columbus Park, US Bank, Austin Branch of the Chicago Public Library, Austin Town Hall Park Cultural Center, and much more.Plus, don't worry about your commute! Washington Plaza commuters can easily travel via CTA Green Line at Central and the 20 Bus. If you're looking for a new apartment home in the Austin area of Chicago, call today for a showing!

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Studio Apartment $825 – $900
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  • Unit 5501-607
    price $825
    square feet 330
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  • Unit 5501-710
    price $895
    square feet 330
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  • Unit 5501-610
    price $900
    square feet 330
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    price $1,130
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  • Unit 5501-607
    price $825
    square feet 330
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  • Unit 5501-710
    price $895
    square feet 330
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    price $900
    square feet 330
    availibility Oct 24
1 Bedroom Apartment $1,130
1 Bed 1 Bath 480 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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  • Unit 5501-325
    price $1,130
    square feet 480
    availibility Now
2 Bedroom Apartment Call for Rent Not Available
2 Beds 1 Bath 655 Sq Ft
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      Property Information

      • Built in 1928
      • 172 units/7 stories

      About Washington Plaza

      Washington Plaza is a renovated apartment community in Austin on the West side of Chicago! These Austin apartments offer both studio and one bedroom apartments that are equipped with great amenities. Washington Plaza is walking distance to several schools in Austin, including John Hope College Prep High School and Oscar Depriest Elementary School. Live conveniently near Leamington Foods, Columbus Park, US Bank, Austin Branch of the Chicago Public Library, Austin Town Hall Park Cultural Center, and much more.Plus, don't worry about your commute! Washington Plaza commuters can easily travel via CTA Green Line at Central and the 20 Bus. If you're looking for a new apartment home in the Austin area of Chicago, call today for a showing!

      Washington Plaza is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60644 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.

      Unique Features

      • Newly Renovated
      • Community Room
      • Pre-Wired Phone/Cable
      • Internet Included
      • Heat Included

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      Elevator

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      • Package Service
      • Laundry Facilities
      • Controlled Access
      • Property Manager on Site
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      Amenities
      • Package Service
      • Laundry Facilities
      • Controlled Access
      • Property Manager on Site
      • Doorman
      • Elevator
      • Courtyard
      • Fitness Center
      • Newly Renovated
      • Community Room
      • Pre-Wired Phone/Cable
      • Internet Included
      • Heat Included
      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Smoke Free
      • Oven
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      Monday 9am - 5pm
      Tuesday 9am - 5pm
      Wednesday 9am - 5pm
      Thursday 9am - 5pm
      Friday 9am - 5pm
      Saturday By Appointment
      Sunday Closed
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      Neighborhood

      Austin is a tight-knit residential community less than 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Residents enjoy easy access to major highways and the convenience of Metro stations. Popular fast food chains, local dining, and shopping malls are located throughout Austin. There’s an abundance of parks in the area, with the most popular being Columbus Park. This 135-acre historic park is considered the masterpiece of a landscape architect. The park offers a fitness center, bike path, jogging path, 9-hole golf course, outdoor swimming pool, fishing lagoon, and ball fields/courts. Find your affordable apartment in this historic, convenient suburban hub near all of Chicago’s grand attractions.

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      Education
      Colleges & Universities Distance
      Colleges & Universities Distance
      Dominican University, Priory
      Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
      Concordia University-Chicago
      Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
      Dominican University
      Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
      Malcolm X College
      Drive: 9 min 5.6 mi
      Washington Plaza is within 9 minutes or 4.0 miles from Concordia University-Chicago. It is also near Dominican University, Priory and Dominican University.
      Schools
      • Public Schools
      • Private Schools
      Depriest Elementary School
      Public Elementary & Middle School
      Grades PK-8
      458 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Douglass Academy High School
      Public High School
      Grades 9-12
      34 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Circle/Rock Preparatory School
      Private Elementary & Middle School
      Grades PK-8
      Nearby
      New Day College Preparatory
      Private Elementary, Middle & High School
      Grades PK-12
      Nearby
      School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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      Transportation

      Transportation options available in Chicago include Central Station (Green Line), located 0.5 mile from Washington Plaza. Washington Plaza is near Chicago Midway International, located 7.7 miles or 13 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 14.4 miles or 26 minutes away.

      Transit / Subway Distance
      Transit / Subway Distance
      Central Station (Green Line)
      Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
      Laramie Station
      Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
      Austin Station (Green Line)
      Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
      Cicero Station (Green Line)
      Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
      Austin Station (Blue Line)
      Drive: 7 min 4.3 mi
      Commuter Rail Distance
      Commuter Rail Distance
      Oak Park Station
      Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
      Hanson Park Station
      Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
      Cicero Station
      Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
      Grand/Cicero Station
      Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
      Galewood Station
      Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
      Airports Distance
      Airports Distance
      Chicago Midway International
      Drive: 13 min 7.7 mi
      Chicago O'Hare International
      Drive: 26 min 14.4 mi
      Very Walkable
      82
      Walk Score®
      Out of 100
      If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
      Excellent Transit
      70
      Transit Score®
      Out of 100
      You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
      Bikeable
      58
      Bike Score®
      Out of 100
      While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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      Time and distance from Washington Plaza.

      Shopping Centers Distance
      Shopping Centers Distance
      West Roosevelt Plaza
      Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
      Lake & Lombard Center
      Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
      Berwyn Towne Square
      Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
      Washington Plaza has 3 shopping centers within 2.7 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
      Parks and Recreation Distance
      Parks and Recreation Distance
      Austin Town Hall Park
      Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
      Columbus Park and Field House
      Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
      Oak Park Conservatory
      Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
      LaFollette Park
      Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
      Wonder Works Children's Museum
      Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
      Washington Plaza has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Austin Town Hall Park, Columbus Park and Field House, and LaFollette Park.
      Hospitals Distance
      Hospitals Distance
      Loretto Hospital
      Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
      Hartgrove Hospital
      Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
      West Suburban Medical Center
      Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
      Washington Plaza has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is Loretto Hospital which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
      Military Bases Distance
      Military Bases Distance
      US Military Reservation Elk Grove
      Drive: 34 min 22.0 mi
      Washington Plaza is 22.0 miles and a 34 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
       
       

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      12/5/23
      Catfish!!!!

      No one is ever sitting at the front desk and it took them 5 days to fix my kitchen sink that I have been having problems with with since I moved in 2 years ago

      3/7/19
      Don't let pictures fool you

      I had my viewing of the apartment on the 7th floor. The neighborhood has trash all over it and it seems there isn't any neighborhood cleanup. The lobby looked like the photos but had trash and stains all over the furniture. It doesn't appear the building is cleaned on a regular basis. The elevator is extremely slow and randomly stops at 6th floor for whatever reason. I had asked the lady showing me the apartment whether anyone has gotten stuck, and she said "No.", which is surprising since the elevator appears to be running on it's last breath. Security is important to me, I had asked regarding security she mentioned there is security 24/7 but the security guard on that day called in sick. So my assumption is there is no security on days where the guard is sick or takes off work. In addition, while I was waiting in the lobby I heard someone bang on the door, I did not open the front door because I did not know who they were or whether they were allowed in the building. People need an access code to enter the building. I ignored the banging, but then the lady walked to the window and banged on the window, so I let her in. But, it does worry me about lack of security and whether people should be accessing the building or not. The laundry room had trash and was very dirty. The fitness center looks alright cleaner than most of the building. The studio apartment was looked very nice and was newly renovated. However, because of the location and lack of cleanliness, I am not sure if this location would be a good fit for me. The apartments don't appear to be sound proof as I could hear conversation and people yelling from the hallways so if noise or privacy is a concern, these apartments may not be a good fit.

      11/27/17
      Unprofessional

      This property is not right management is Very Unprofessional & to say Rude will be an understatement plus the location is very ruff unsafe

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      Frequently Asked Questions
      Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

      Washington Plaza has studios to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $825/mo. to $1,130/mo.

      Can I see a model or tour Washington Plaza?

      Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.

      What neighborhood is the property located in?

      Washington Plaza is in Austin in the city of Chicago. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.7 miles of the property. Five parks are within 3.3 miles, including Austin Town Hall Park, Columbus Park and Field House, and LaFollette Park.

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