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5539 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

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Prairie Park Apartments

5539 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(888) 260-0758
Prairie Park Apartments in Chicago, IL - Building Photo
  • 3 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $1,500-$1,640 Pricing
  • 1,716 Square Feet

About Prairie Park Apartments

Prairie Park Apartments is located in the Washington Park Neighborhood and 60637 Zip code of Chicago, IL. This community is professionally managed by Leasing & Management Company, Inc.

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Prairie Park Apartments offers 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,500 and having 1,716 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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    • 3 Bedrooms

      Three Bedroom 60% AMI

      From $1,500

      3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1716 sq ft
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
      $1,500Available Now331E1716
      $1,500Available Now5525E1716
      $1,640Available Now5539G1716

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Cable Ready
      • Heating
      • Smoke Free
      • Tub/Shower
      • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Kitchen
      • Oven
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price Range

      • $1,500 - $1,640

      Unit 331E Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $1,500
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price Range

      • $1,500 - $1,640

      Unit 5525E Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $1,500
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price Range

      • $1,500 - $1,640

      Unit 5539G Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $1,640
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price Range

      • $1,500 - $1,640
    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.

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    Property Information

    • 56 Units
    • 2 Stories
    • Built in 2000

    Income Restrictions At Prairie Park Apartments

    Income restrictions apply to some or all residents. Contact the community for more information.

    # PersonsAnnual Income
    1$43,800
    2$50,040
    3$56,280
    4$62,520
    5$67,560
    6$72,540
    income restriction

    To qualify, you must be equal to or below those in the chart, based on the number of persons living in the dwelling.

    Lease Terms

    • 12 mo

    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.

    Required Fees

    One-Time Basics

    Administrative Fee$350.00
    Application Fee Per Applicant$45.00

    Other Fees and Policies

    Parking Fees

    Surface Lot
    Parking FeeiMax of 1. Charged per vehicle.$25.00/mo
    Comments:

    Max of 1.

    Pet Policy and Fees

    No Pets Allowed

    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.

    Features and Amenities

    On-Site Services

    • Maintenance On Site
    • Property Manager On Site

    Interior Features

    • Tub/Shower
    • Heating
    • Cable Ready
    • Air Conditioning
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Dishwasher
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Area Features

    • Vinyl Flooring
    • Carpet
    • Tile Floors

    Outdoor Features

    • Yard
    • Lawn

    Pet Policy

    • No Pets Allowed
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    5539 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    Monday8:00 am–4:30 pm
    Tuesday8:00 am–4:30 pm
    Wednesday8:00 am–4:30 pm
    Thursday8:00 am–4:30 pm
    Friday8:00 am–4:30 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

    Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Park Apartments

    Where is Prairie Park Apartments located?

    Prairie Park Apartments is located at 5539 S Prairie Ave near the Washington Park area of Chicago, IL

    What is the current rent range at Prairie Park Apartments?

    3 Bedrooms at Prairie Park Apartments currently start from $1,500. Call today for more info!

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for Prairie Park Apartments are
    • Monday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
    • Tuesday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
    • Wednesday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
    • Thursday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
    • Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
    • Saturday Closed
    • Sunday Closed

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Cost Per Sq.Ft. 4.0

      The Cost Per Square Foot rating shows you the average cost per square foot for floorplans at this community in relation to the local average.

    • Affordability Great Value3.8

      The Prairie Park Apartments Apartments are 31.1% cheaper than the average apartment in the Washington Park area, and 60.8% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Washington Park Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      3 Bedroom$1,500$2,178-$678-31.1%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Chicago

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      3 Bedroom$1,500$3,829-$2,329-60.8%

      Methodology: On 05/28/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 282 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Prairie Park Apartments (Washington Park), and 4980 other apartment communities in Chicago using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 05/28/2026

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    Nearby Schools

    Carter Elementary School

    Chicago Public Schools
    5740 South Michigan Avenue
    Public School - Grades PK-8 (277 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
    4/10

    Phillips Academy High School

    Chicago Public Schools
    244 East Pershing Road
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (397 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.2 miles away
    1/10
    School data provided by GreatSchools.
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from Prairie Park Apartments.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    National Museum of Mexican Art

    1852 W 19th St
    11 minute drive / 5.3 miles away

    Buckingham Fountain

    S Columbus Drive
    11 minute drive / 5.5 miles away

    Cloud Gate

    Millennium Park
    13 minute drive / 6.4 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Aldi

    620 W 63rd St
    3 minute drive / 1.24 miles away

    Walgreens

    650 W 63rd St
    3 minute drive / 1.31 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    University of Chicago

    5801 S Ellis Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.22 miles away

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    10 West 35th Street
    6 minute drive / 3.15 miles away

    Chicago State University

    9501 S. King Drive
    10 minute drive / 5.01 miles away

    Groceries

    Save-A-Lot

    344 E 63rd St
    2 minute drive / 0.67 miles away

    Jewel-Osco

    6014 S Cottage Grove Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.76 miles away

    Aldi

    620 W 63rd St
    3 minute drive / 1.24 miles away

    Hospitals

    The University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 South Maryland
    2 minute drive / 0.79 miles away

    Provident Hospital Of Chicago

    500 E 51st St
    2 minute drive / 0.89 miles away

    St. Bernard Hospital

    326 W 64th St
    3 minute drive / 1.07 miles away

    Hotspots

    Supernatural Chicago

    632 N. Dearborn
    15 minute drive / 7.17 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Shedd Aquarium

    1200 S Lake Shore Dr Chicago
    11 minute drive / 5.2 miles away

    Millennium Park

    201 East Randolph Street
    13 minute drive / 6.5 miles away

    Wendella Boats

    400 North Michigan Avenue
    14 minute drive / 6.87 miles away

    Prairie Park Apartments has 5 parks within 7.8 miles, including Shedd Aquarium, Millennium Park, Wendella Boats, Funhouse Maze, and Oak Street Beach.

    Restaurants and Dining

    Villain's Bar and Grill

    649 S Clark St
    12 minute drive / 5.82 miles away

    Greek Islands

    200 S Halsted
    13 minute drive / 6.32 miles away

    The Beer Bistro

    1061 W Madison St.
    14 minute drive / 6.57 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    Wabash Retail

    5900 S Wabash Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away

    The Gateway at Washington Park

    S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
    1 minute drive / 0.44 miles away

    Grand Boulevard Plaza

    5401 S Wentworth Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.66 miles away

    Prairie Park Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.0 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Garfield Station (Green Line)-Green Line

    320 E. Garfield Blvd.
    1 minute drive / 0.36 miles away

    Garfield Station (Red Line)-Red Line

    220 W. Garfield Ave.
    2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

    King Drive Station-Green Line

    400 E. 63rd St.
    2 minute drive / 0.71 miles away

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    Washington Park

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Chicago Studio Apartments $1,946$600$9,940
    Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,503$650$10,000+
    Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,097$850$10,000+
    Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,829$883$10,000+
    Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,463$970$10,000+
    Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments $7,073$1,400$10,000+
    Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments $6,041$750$10,000+

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