8221 South Colfax Avenue

8221 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Apartment building

2 beds

Available units

Price may not include required fees and charges.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
1 2 bd, 1 ba	1,450	Now	$1,400+

What's special

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Neighborhood: South Chicago

Areas of interest

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Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Somewhat Walkable

Transit Score^®

/ 100

Good Transit

Bike Score^®

/ 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools in Chicago

Coles Elementary Language Academy

Grades PK-8 • 0.4 miles

4/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

3/10

Student Progress Rating

5/10

Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School

Grades 9-12 • 0.8 miles

1/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

College Readiness Rating

1/10

South Shore Intl Col Prep High School

Grades 9-12 • 1.2 miles

4/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

College Readiness Rating

4/10

Historic Area
South Chicago’s identity is closely tied to the steelmaking and industrial history of Chicago’s southeast side.
Transit Access
Metra Electric service at South Chicago and CTA bus routes connect the neighborhood with other parts of the city.
Green Spaces
Nearby lakefront parks provide room for walking and outdoor recreation.
Shopping Scene
Commercial corridors such as East 71st Street and South Commercial Avenue offer neighborhood shopping and dining.

South Chicago occupies the city’s southeast side, near Lake Michigan and the Calumet River, with a mix of residential streets and industrial history. The lakefront and nearby parks offer outdoor space, while the South Chicago Branch of the Chicago Public Library provides a neighborhood resource. Local dining and shopping are found along commercial corridors, including East 71st Street and South Commercial Avenue; transit connections include Metra Electric service at South Chicago and CTA buses. The area’s steelmaking legacy is part of its character, and the shoreline brings breezes and cold winters, with warm summers. For the South Chicago neighborhood, the median rent is $1,550 per month, with a typical range of $710 to $3,600, based on 126 active listings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the walk score of 8221 South Colfax Avenue?

8221 South Colfax Avenue has a walk score of 69, it's somewhat walkable.

What is the transit score of 8221 South Colfax Avenue?

8221 South Colfax Avenue has a transit score of 63, it has good transit.

What schools are assigned to 8221 South Colfax Avenue?

The schools assigned to 8221 South Colfax Avenue include Coles Elementary Language Academy, Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School, and South Shore Intl Col Prep High School.

What neighborhood is 8221 South Colfax Avenue in?

8221 South Colfax Avenue is in the South Chicago neighborhood in Chicago, IL.