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1249 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA|North Lawndale
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Floor plans
| 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2 bed | 1 bath | 730 sqft | $1,455 /mo | 1 unit available |
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Amenities for 1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 13 |
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About 1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608
This 13-unit apartment building in North Lawndale, Chicago features great amenities.. Walking distance to Douglas Park, KFC, Lagunitas Brewing Company, and Sam's Quick Stop. Commute easily via CTA Blue Line at Western, CTA Pink Line at California, or CTA Bus Lines 12, 94, and 157. Section 8 is accepted. Call today to schedule your showing!
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Rent trends in North Lawndale
2-bedroom apartments at 1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608 cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in North Lawndale.
Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
North Lawndale
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,595 |
| January 2024 | $1,595 |
| February 2024 | $1,627 |
| March 2024 | $1,926 |
| April 2024 | $1,745 |
| May 2024 | $1,751 |
| June 2024 | $1,764 |
| July 2024 | $1,931 |
| August 2024 | $1,691 |
| September 2024 | $1,682 |
| October 2024 | $1,630 |
| November 2024 | $1,568 |
| December 2024 | $1,501 |
| January 2025 | $1,483 |
| February 2025 | $1,495 |
| March 2025 | $1,520 |
| April 2025 | $1,512 |
| May 2025 | $1,502 |
| June 2025 | $1,531 |
| July 2025 | $1,580 |
| August 2025 | $1,516 |
| September 2025 | $1,473 |
| October 2025 | $1,495 |
| November 2025 | $1,520 |
| December 2025 | $1,495 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $900 |
| November 2025 | $1,150 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608
Chalmers Elementary Specialty School
2745 w roosevelt rd
chicago, IL, 60608
PK, K-8Public
C-
Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School
3030 w arthington st
chicago, IL, 60612
PK, K-8Public
C-
Thomas Early Childhood Center
3625 s hoyne ave
chicago, IL, 60609
PKPublic
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School
5545 w harrison st
chicago, IL, 60644
K-8Public
C-
Skinner North Elementary School
640 w scott st
chicago, IL, 60610
K-8Public
A-
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Neighborhood
North Lawndale | Chicago, IL
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Chicago near 1249 S Fairfield Ave
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 1249 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 1249 S Fairfield Ave
Tri City Foods BK
2401 W Ogden Ave
Douglas Dollar & Food
1514 S Kedzie Ave
Four A's
601 S Sacramento Blvd
Freshway Market
3240 W Roosevelt Rd
Katvy Food Mart
745 S Kedzie Ave
Kiwi's Boutique
1015 S Western Ave
Clarie's Boutique
2257 W Taylor St
Citi Trends
3250 W Roosevelt Rd
J Bees Lawndale
3258 W Roosevelt Rd
Discovery Clothing
2510 W Cermak Rd
Dunkin'
2401 W Ogden Ave
Muse Coffee Studio
747 S Western Ave
Limitless Coffee
2415 W 19th St
The Beelove Cafe
1111 S Homan Ave
Dunkin'
3501 W Roosevelt Rd
THE WATER HOLE
1400 S Western Ave
Sky Box Sports Bar
3601 W Harrison St
Martin's Corner
2056 W 22nd Pl
Buffalo Wild Wings GO
707 S Seeley St
Volkan Chicago
2501 S Kedzie Ave
New Life Health Foods
3141 W Roosevelt Rd
Central La Bakery
2702 W Cermak Rd
Cuerna Vaca Bakery
3104 W Cermak Rd
El Palacio De La Naturaleza Health Food Products
3111 W Cermak Rd
Wagner's Bakery
2148 W Cermak Rd
Barberry Park
Douglas Park
Dogwood Park
Thriteenth Street Park
Altgeld Park
Burger King
2407 West Ogden Ave
Dunkin'
2401 W Ogden Ave
Tri City Foods BK
2401 W Ogden Ave
El Ideas
2419 W 14th St
El Conde S A
1247 S Western Ave
1303 S California
California
1258 S California
California
Roosevelt / Washtenaw
Roosevelt
Roosevelt / Washtenaw
Roosevelt
Roosevelt / California
Roosevelt
Western Avenue
Burlington Northern
Western Ave
Milwaukee North, Milwaukee West, North Central Service
Kedzie
Union Pacific West
Halsted Street
Burlington Northern
Chicago Union Station
Burlington Northern, Heritage Corridor, Milwaukee North, Milwaukee West, North Central Service, Southwest Service
California-Cermak
Pink Line, Pink Line
Western-Forest Park
Blue Line, Blue Line
Western-Cermak
Pink Line, Pink Line
Kedzie-Homan
Blue Line, Blue Line
Kedzie-Cermak
Pink Line, Pink Line
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