5500 W 55th St
5500 W 55th St,
Chicago, IL 60638
$1,350 | 1 Bed
Garfield Ridge
Chicago, IL
Garfield Ridge - Chicago, IL
Area Guide
Savor a small-town feel near a major airport
Urban
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Historic
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Close-Knit
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Scenic
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Accessible
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Situated on the southwest side of Chicago, Garfield Ridge is a predominantly residential neighborhood teeming with a wide range of houses available for rent. Garfield Ridge also encompasses the northern part of the historic Midway International Airport, the world's busiest airport from the 1930s through the 1960s. The popularity of the airport has allowed Garfield Ridge to continuously grow as a community.
Archer Avenue is Garfield Ridge’s main thoroughfare, running through the center of the neighborhood with a host of diverse eateries and family-owned businesses. Garfield Ridge is home to the 15-acre Wentworth Park, where residents enjoy access to numerous athletic courts and fields as well as an ice skating rink and year-round events. Getting to Chicago’s Loop from Garfield Ridge is easy with access to the Orange Line and I-55.
Rent Trends
As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Garfield Ridge is $886 for one bedroom, $1,051 for two bedrooms, and $1,379 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garfield Ridge has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
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1 BR
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531 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$886/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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851 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,051/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,200 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,379/month
Average Rent
Transportation
63
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
38
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
55
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- White Eagle Woods-North
- White Eagle Woods-South
- Andrew Toman Grove
- Marquette Park
- Brookfield Zoo
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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