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Highlights
- Conveniently located
- Easily accessible
- Close to shopping
- Spacious 2-bedroom apartment
Location
5257 W Lexington St, Chicago, IL 60644, USA|Austin
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Amenities for 5257 W Lexington St, Austin
Apartment Amenities
| 2 Floors | Electric Heating |
Building
| Exterior Type: Frame |
Other
| Roof Type: Asphalt | Six Rooms |
| Zoned |
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About 5257 W Lexington St
Property Status: Active Spacious 2-bedroom apartment available now, featuring a comfortable layout with bright living areas. Conveniently located near the expressway and public transit for easy commuting. Close to shopping and everyday amenities. Voucher programs are welcome. Schedule your showing today. Office Phone: (847) 445-0542 Copyright © 2025 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 5257 W Lexington St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 2882 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Austin |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60644 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Austin
2-bedroom apartments at 5257 W Lexington St cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Dec 27 2025.
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Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $2,748 |
| February 2024 | $2,722 |
| March 2024 | $2,929 |
| April 2024 | $2,662 |
| May 2024 | $2,648 |
| June 2024 | $2,764 |
| July 2024 | $2,862 |
| August 2024 | $2,702 |
| September 2024 | $2,706 |
| October 2024 | $2,704 |
| November 2024 | $2,621 |
| December 2024 | $2,508 |
| January 2025 | $2,470 |
| February 2025 | $2,498 |
| March 2025 | $2,508 |
| April 2025 | $2,495 |
| May 2025 | $2,498 |
| June 2025 | $2,498 |
| July 2025 | $2,550 |
| August 2025 | $2,491 |
| September 2025 | $2,419 |
| October 2025 | $2,402 |
| November 2025 | $2,428 |
| December 2025 | $2,348 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $1,140 |
| February 2024 | $1,159 |
| March 2024 | $1,174 |
| April 2024 | $1,200 |
| May 2024 | $1,190 |
| June 2024 | $1,214 |
| July 2024 | $1,212 |
| August 2024 | $1,238 |
| September 2024 | $1,243 |
| October 2024 | $1,306 |
| November 2024 | $1,315 |
| December 2024 | $1,400 |
| January 2025 | $1,465 |
| February 2025 | $1,452 |
| March 2025 | $1,535 |
| April 2025 | $1,543 |
| May 2025 | $1,490 |
| June 2025 | $1,412 |
| July 2025 | $1,395 |
| August 2025 | $1,422 |
| September 2025 | $1,441 |
| October 2025 | $1,487 |
| November 2025 | $1,415 |
| December 2025 | $1,357 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 5257 W Lexington St
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School
5545 w harrison st
chicago, IL, 60644
K-8Public
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George Leland Elementary School
512 s lavergne ave
chicago, IL, 60644
PK, K-8Public
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Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School
3030 w arthington st
chicago, IL, 60612
PK, K-8Public
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Belmont-Cragin Elementary School
5252 w palmer st
chicago, IL, 60639
PK, K-8Public
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Thomas Early Childhood Center
3625 s hoyne ave
chicago, IL, 60609
PKPublic
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Getting around Chicago near 5257 W Lexington St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 5257 W Lexington St, Chicago
Groceries
9/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 5-minute walk, and there are also a few specialist food stores nearby.
Shopping
6/10
Several fashion stores are within a short walk.
Cafes
2/10
The closest café is within a 20-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.
Restaurants
6/10
Several restaurants are within a short walk.
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk.
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.
Parks
6/10
Some parks in the area.
Nightlife
2/10
The closest bar is within a 15-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.
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