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5501 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644

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Washington Plaza

5501 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(872) 259-7826
Washington Plaza in Chicago, IL - Building Photo
  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • $890-$1,100 Pricing
  • 330–610 Square Feet

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 located in the Austin Neighborhood and 60644 Zip code of Chicago, IL. This community is professionally managed by CYM Living

Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Washington Plaza offers Studio to 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $890 and having 330–610 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio Apartment

    $890

    Studio, 1 Bath, 330-351 sq ft
    Available Aug 15

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $890 August 15, 20265501-432330
    $890 September 30, 20265501-427330
    $890 October 31, 20265501-210330

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $890

    Unit 5501-432 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unique Features

    • 4th floor
    • Heat Included
    • Newly Renovated

    Unit 5501-432 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $890

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $890

    Unit 5501-427 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unique Features

    • 4th floor
    • Heat Included
    • Newly Renovated

    Unit 5501-427 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $890

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $890

    Unit 5501-210 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unique Features

    • 2nd floor
    • Heat Included
    • Newly Renovated

    Unit 5501-210 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $890

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $890
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment

    $1,100

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 500-610 sq ft
    Available Oct 1

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,100 October 1, 20265501-614500
    $1,100 October 31, 20265501-226610

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,100

    Unit 5501-614 Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • 6th floor
    • Heat Included
    • Newly Renovated

    Unit 5501-614 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,100

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,100

    Unit 5501-226 Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • 2nd floor
    • Heat Included

    Unit 5501-226 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,100

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,100
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

  • 172 Units
  • 7 Stories
  • Built in 1929

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.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$50.00

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

Unique Amenities

  • Close to Public Transportation
  • Hard Surface Flooring
  • Heat Included
  • On-site Laundry
  • Secondary Entrance

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Elevator
Google Map

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5501 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644

Getting Around

  • 80 / 100 Very Walkable

    Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

  • 70 / 100 Good public transit

    Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

  • 60 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 60 / 100 Moderately car friendly

    Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

  • 80 / 100 Restaurants

    Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 50 / 100 Cafes

    Some cafés within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Nightlife

    Several bars within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Shopping

    Several shops within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Parks

    Very large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Noise Level

    Few sources of noise nearby

Scores provided by Local Logic

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Plaza

Where is Washington Plaza located?

Washington Plaza is located at 5501 W Washington Blvd near the Austin area of Chicago, IL

What is the current rent range at Washington Plaza?

Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments at Washington Plaza currently range from $890 to $1,100

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Washington Plaza are
  • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday By Appointment
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

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

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Super Value4.0

    The Washington Plaza Apartments are 4.4% cheaper than the average apartment in the Austin area, and 55.85% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Austin Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$890$913-$23-2.5%
    1 Bedroom$1,100$1,174-$74-6.3%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Chicago

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$890$2,039-$1,149-56.4%
    1 Bedroom$1,100$2,459-$1,359-55.3%

    Methodology: On 08/14/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 439 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Washington Plaza (Austin), and 19404 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 08/14/2026

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

1.0
3 Renters Reviews

Catfish!!!!

December 2, 2023 - Review from Apartments.com
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

Don't let pictures fool you

March 7, 2019 - Review from Apartments.com
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.
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Unprofessional

November 24, 2017 - Review from Apartments.com
This property is not right management is Very Unprofessional & to say Rude will be an understatement plus the location is very ruff unsafe

Nearby Schools

Depriest Elementary School

Chicago Public Schools
139 South Parkside Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-8 (419 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
2/10

Douglass Academy High School

Chicago Public Schools
543 North Waller Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (27 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
5/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Washington Plaza.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

National Museum of Mexican Art

1852 W 19th St
10 minute drive / 4.81 miles away

Steppenwolf Theatre

1650 North Halsted Street
13 minute drive / 6.14 miles away

Chicago Theater

175 n state street
14 minute drive / 6.81 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

5222 W Madison St
1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

Aldi

5629 W Fillmore St
2 minute drive / 0.92 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Concordia University-Chicago - Chicago Campus

7400 Augusta Street
6 minute drive / 2.87 miles away

Dominican University - Priory Campus

7200 West Division St
6 minute drive / 2.89 miles away

Dominican University

7900 W Division St
7 minute drive / 3.38 miles away

Groceries

Aldi

5629 W Fillmore St
2 minute drive / 0.92 miles away

Jewel-Osco

438 Madison St
4 minute drive / 1.36 miles away

Hospitals

Loretto Hospital

645 South Central Ave
1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away

Hartgrove Hospital

5730 W Roosevelt Road
3 minute drive / 1.08 miles away

West Suburban Medical Center

3 Erie Court
3 minute drive / 1.22 miles away

Hotspots

Supernatural Chicago

632 N. Dearborn
14 minute drive / 6.76 miles away

Military Bases

O'Hare Air Force Base & Air National Guard

21 minute drive / 10.25 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Garfield Park Conservatory

300 North Central Park Avenue
4 minute drive / 2.28 miles away

Wendella Boats

400 North Michigan Avenue
15 minute drive / 7.01 miles away

Millennium Park

201 East Randolph Street
15 minute drive / 7.08 miles away

Washington Plaza has 5 parks within 7.5 miles, including Garfield Park Conservatory, Wendella Boats, Millennium Park, Oak Street Beach, and Shedd Aquarium.

Restaurants and Dining

Margie's Candies

1960 N Western Ave
9 minute drive / 4.53 miles away

The Beer Bistro

1061 W Madison St.
11 minute drive / 5.43 miles away

Greek Islands

200 S Halsted
12 minute drive / 5.8 miles away

Shopping Centers

Madison Plaza

5223-5253 W Madison Ave
1 minute drive / 0.17 miles away

West Roosevelt Plaza

5633-5647 Roosevelt Rd
3 minute drive / 1.06 miles away

Lake & Lombard Center

200-210 Lake St
3 minute drive / 1.19 miles away

Washington Plaza has 5 shopping centers within 1.7 miles.

Transit Stations

Laramie Station-Green Line

5148 W. Lake St.
1 minute drive / 0.56 miles away

Central Station (Green Line)-Green Line

350 N. Central Ave.
1 minute drive / 0.59 miles away

Cicero Station (Blue Line - Forest Park Branch)-Blue Line

720 S. Cicero Ave.
2 minute drive / 0.89 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Chicago Studio Apartments $2,039$595$9,999
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,459$640$9,168
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,055$762$10,000+
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,710$883$10,000+
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,932$1,025$10,000+
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments $5,438$2,995$10,000+
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments $16,906$7,000$10,000+

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