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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Location

13256 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60827, USA|Riverdale
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Management

CYM Living LLC

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(855) 684-9568

Property Overview

13256 S Prairie stands out with a 9.7 Zumper expert rating, strong price, amenity, location, quality, and trustworthiness scores, pointing to solid overall value and convenience. It also offers nearby top-rated schools, 15 photos for a helpful preview, and access to public transportation within a reasonable distance.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, 13256 S Prairie is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1 bed1 bath578 sqft$1,015 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 13256 S Prairie

Apartment Amenities

1st FloorEat-in Kitchen
High End Finishes

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Administration Fee

One-time.

$15

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Other

Parking Fee

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 parking fees max.

$25

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Terms

1 cat max.

Dog

Pet Terms

1 dog max.

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Building details

Property details

Units11

About 13256 S Prairie

HomeApartments in ChicagoRiverdale 13256 S Prairie

Welcome to 13256 S Prairie in Chicago, near Riverdale! These apartments offer great amenities. Walking distance to Golden Gate Park, Chicago Public Library, and several schools. Commute easily via ME Metra Electric at Riverdale or bus line #353 with a stop just outside your front door! Section 8 is accepted. Call today to schedule your showing with CYM Living!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, 13256 S Prairie is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated 13256 S Prairie
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
13256 S Prairie offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
13256 S Prairie goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 13256 S Prairie receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
13256 S Prairie offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
13256 S Prairie has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at 13256 S Prairie.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
13256 S Prairie has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

13256 S Prairie is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 13256 S Prairie compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 miles away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.0 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.4 miles away

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Rent trends in Riverdale

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Riverdale
Chicago
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,599
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
January 2026$2,436
February 2026$2,425
March 2026$2,537
April 2026$2,503
May 2026$2,574
June 2026$2,595
July 2026$2,536
August 2026$2,512
September 2026$2,518
October 2026$2,667
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Riverdale
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,275
December 2024$1,300
January 2025$1,300
February 2025$1,250
December 2025$1,360
May 2026$1,348
June 2026$1,348
October 2026$1,358

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$40,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $40,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,015.
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Schools near 13256 S Prairie

DuBois Elementary School

330 e 133rd st

chicago, IL, 60827

PK, K-8Public
C-

Gen. George Patton Elementary School

13700 s stewart ave

riverdale, IL, 60827

PK, K-8Public
D-

Burnham Elementary School

13945 s green bay ave

burnham, IL, 60633

PK, K-8Public
C-

Vick Early Childhood & Family Center

2554 w 113th st

chicago, IL, 60655

PKPublic

Lincoln Elementary School

410 157th st

calumet city, IL, 60409

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Chicago near 13256 S Prairie Ave

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 13256 S Prairie Ave, Chicago

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

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