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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Great amenities
  • Renovated apartment community

Location

5501 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA|Austin
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Management

CYM Living LLC

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Leasing office

(844) 237-3767 ext. 4523

Property Overview

Washington Plaza features an impressive overall Zumper rating of 9.7, reflecting its excellent value and high-quality living environment. The property is competitively priced with a perfect score in location, ensuring easy access to key amenities and services. Additionally, it offers a range of desirable features, including great amenities, pet-friendly options, and transparency in its management, making it a standout choice for potential renters.

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, Washington Plaza 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
  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Studio ApartmentStudio1 bath330+ sqft$850–$880 /mo11 units available
1 Bedroom Apartment1 bed1 bath500 sqft$1,130 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Washington Plaza

Apartment Amenities

Heat IncludedNewly Renovated
Pre Wired Phone and Cable

Tech

Internet Included

Building

Cats OKCommunity Room
Dogs OKElevator
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

CourtyardOutdoor Space

Services

Door AttendantOn-Site Management
Package Service
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

Dog policy

Allowed 

Cat policy

Allowed 

| Restrictions: None

Required one-time fees

Security Deposit$0
Security Deposit. Refundable amount: 100%
Building details

Property details

Units172
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About Washington Plaza

HomeApartments in ChicagoAustin 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!


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, Washington Plaza 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 Washington Plaza
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.
Washington Plaza 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.
Washington Plaza 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, Washington Plaza 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.
Washington Plaza 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.
Washington Plaza 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 Washington Plaza.
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.
Washington Plaza 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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

So what nice and little apartment

Tonika Wright

Tonika Wright

Jun 01, 2019

great service and professional people to work with great team 👍☺️

woodrow wilson

woodrow wilson

May 11, 2023

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Washington Plaza is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores 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 Washington Plaza compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Package service
More secure storage for delivery
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Austin

Studio apartments at Washington Plaza cost about 12% less than the average rent price for studios in Austin.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 2% higher than 1-bedrooms in Austin.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Austin
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,523
October 2023$1,502
November 2023$1,507
December 2023$1,565
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$1,450
A table of studio rental data trends in Austin
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$715
October 2023$790
November 2023$825
December 2023$819
January 2024$801
February 2024$810
March 2024$830
April 2024$832
May 2024$846
June 2024$837
July 2024$804
August 2024$847
September 2024$895
October 2024$984
November 2024$1,227
December 2024$2,378
January 2025$2,610
February 2025$2,742
March 2025$2,940
April 2025$2,942
May 2025$1,515
June 2025$1,145
July 2025$1,115
August 2025$1,028
September 2025$968

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $850.
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Schools near Washington Plaza

DePriest Elementary School

139 s parkside ave

chicago, IL, 60644

PK, K-8Public
C-

Plato Learning Academy Elementary School

5545 w harrison st

chicago, IL, 60644

K-8Public
C-

Belmont-Cragin Elementary School

5252 w palmer st

chicago, IL, 60639

PK, K-8Public
C-

Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School

3030 w arthington st

chicago, IL, 60612

PK, K-8Public
C-

Chicago Academy Elementary School

3400 n austin ave

chicago, IL, 60634

PK, K-8Public
B-
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Getting around Chicago near 5501 W Washington Blvd

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 5501 W Washington Blvd, Chicago

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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