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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Location

158 E 133rd St, Chicago, IL 60827, USA|Riverdale
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Management

CYM Living LLC

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Leasing office

(312) 940-4479

Property Overview

Lakes offers strong overall value, with top-tier ratings for price, location, and quality, plus a high amenities score and great amenities noted. It also stands out for value for money and value per square foot, along with convenient access to nearby schools and pet-friendly resources.

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, Lakes 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

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2 bed1 bath776+ sqft$1,215–$1,350 /mo7 units available
2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse2 bed1.5 bath965 sqft$1,385 /mo1 unit available
3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse3 bed1.5 bath1,077+ sqft$1,455–$1,495 /mo3 units available

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Amenities for Lakes

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningEat-in Kitchen
Granite CountertopsHardwood Floor
High End FinishesPorch

Appliances

Central A/CWindow AC

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Other

Income Restrictions Apply
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

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units154
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About Lakes

HomeApartments in ChicagoRiverdale Lakes

Welcome to The Lakes Apartments! This 154 unit community features 2 & 3-bedroom apartments and town homes with great amenities. Lakes is also located near public transit, like Metra Electric, Prairie Street Station Commuter Rail, 123rd Street Station Commuter Rail, 353 95th - River Oaks, 348 Harvey, 108 Halsted/95th and 34 South Michigan bus lines. Call today to set up a showing. CYM Living Quality & Service Guaranteed!


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, Lakes 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 Lakes
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.
Lakes 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.
Lakes 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, Lakes 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.
Lakes 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.
Lakes 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 Lakes.
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.
Lakes 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.

Lakes 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 Lakes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 3-bedroom is 56 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
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Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Riverdale

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Lakes to be 4% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Riverdale.

3-bedroom apartments at Lakes cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Riverdale.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Riverdale
Chicago
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
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
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$2,548
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Riverdale
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,225
September 2024$1,225
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

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Can I afford to live at 158 E 133rd St?

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$52,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $52,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,300.
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Schools near Lakes

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
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Getting around Chicago near 158 E 133rd St

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

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

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 158 E 133rd 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

3/10
Some fashion stores are within walking distance.

Cafes

2/10
The closest café is within a 30-minute walk.

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants are within walking distance.

Primary schools

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

High schools

2/10
The closest high school is within a 20-to-30-minute walk.

Parks

6/10
A medium-size park in the area.

Nightlife

1/10
Few bars are within walking distance.

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