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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Modern appliances
  • Heat included
  • Intercom system
  • Spacious floor plan

Location

1217 S Independence Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623, USA|North Lawndale
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Management

HerMax Properties, LLC

Leasing office

(770) 902-3201

Property Overview

1223 S Independence Blvd offers strong overall value with an 8.3/10 expert rating, highlighted by excellent scores for price, amenities, and location, plus a solid trustworthiness rating based on its detailed, transparent listing. Residents can expect a spacious floor plan with hardwood floors, modern appliances, heat included, and an intercom system, and the property ranks in a very high percentile for value per square foot in its area, though public transit access is several miles away.

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Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 1223 S Independence Blvd is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1223 S Independence Blvd has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath763+ sqft$1,500 /mo7 units availableNearby schools include Henson Elementary School Herzl Elementary School and Community Christian Alternative Academy. The closest grocery stores are Mountain 1 Foods Osama Food and Big Daddy Food Inc. Nearby coffee shops include Green Garden Cafe McDonald's and Green Tomato Cafe. Nearby restaurants include UNCLE Remus Chicken & BBQ Checkers and Blue Waves Fish & Chicken. 1217 S Independence Blvd is near Independence Sunken Gardens and Violet Playlot Park. There are excellent bike lanes and the terrain is flat as a pancake. 1217 S Independence Blvd is very bikeable biking is convenient for most trips.
3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath977+ sqft$1,700 /mo5 units available3 bedroom apartment with modern appliances, hardwood floors, intercom system, and spacious floor plan. Close to highway, transportation (Blue Line, Green Line, buses), shopping, and restaurants. Tenant is responsible to pay for electric and cooking gas bill. Heat is included. Section 8 welcome.

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Amenities for 1223 S Independence Blvd

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Central HeatHeating
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RangeRefrigerator
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One-time. Refundable.

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About 1223 S Independence Blvd

HomeApartments in ChicagoNorth Lawndale 1223 S Independence Blvd

3 bedroom apartment with modern appliances, hardwood floors, intercom system, and spacious floor plan. Close to highway, transportation (Blue Line, Green Line, buses), shopping, and restaurants. Tenant is responsible to pay for electric and cooking gas bill. Heat is included. Section 8 welcome.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 1223 S Independence Blvd is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1223 S Independence Blvd has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1223 S Independence Blvd
Price·9A 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.
1223 S Independence Blvd stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
1223 S Independence Blvd goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including central heat. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1223 S Independence Blvd receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1223 S Independence Blvd is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A 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.
While 1223 S Independence Blvd does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
1223 S Independence Blvd provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 1223 S Independence Blvd compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 293 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in North Lawndale

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1223 S Independence Blvd to be on par with the average for similarly sized apartments in North Lawndale.

3-bedroom apartments at 1223 S Independence Blvd cost about the same as the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in North Lawndale.

Median rents as of May 16 2026.
North Lawndale
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
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
January 2026$1,496
February 2026$1,516
March 2026$1,657
April 2026$1,637
May 2026$1,676
A table of studio rental data trends in North Lawndale
MonthMedian Rent
November 2025$1,150

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 1223 S Independence Blvd

Theodore Herzl Elementary School

3711 w douglas blvd

chicago, IL, 60623

PK, K-8Public
C-

Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School

3030 w arthington st

chicago, IL, 60612

PK, K-8Public
C-

Chicago Commons Nia Family Center

744 n monticello ave

chicago, IL, 60624

PKPublic

Plato Learning Academy Elementary School

5545 w harrison st

chicago, IL, 60644

K-8Public
C-

Chicago Commons Guadalupano Family Center

1814 s paulina ave

chicago, IL, 60608

PKPublic
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Getting around Chicago near 1217 S Independence Blvd

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

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

Points of interest for 1217 S Independence Blvd, Chicago

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
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

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1217 S Independence Blvd

Mountain 1 Foods
3713 W Roosevelt Rd
Platinum Food & Liquor
3821 W Roosevelt Rd
Big Daddy Food Inc
3845 W Roosevelt Rd
Sunshine Food
3900 W Roosevelt Rd
Longdale Kwik Market Inc
3705 W 16th St

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