Based in the heart of Chicago and minutes away from down town and the hydepark area, Oakwood Shores serves as a community where you will find quality living at an affordable price. The property is located in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood most noted for its jazz and blues culture and 19th century art and architecture, also conveniently located near Lake Michigan with access to bike and walking trails, along with parks perfect for outdoors entertainment. Our community is identified by different phases offering the option of high-rise apartment living, townhomes, and three story walk up buildings. We also offer the convenience of on-site management and maintenance staff. Our units are equipped with in-unit washing machine and dryers, spacious layouts, adequate closet and storage space, mini blinds, central air conditioning, free parking and much more.
Please note some units are subject to minimum and maximum income restrictions. We are currently operating from a waitlist. Please contact us for more information and to fill out a pre-application to be added to the waitlist.
*Rent and availability is subject to change.
Income restricted
Oakwood Shores
3859 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Apartment building
1-2 beds
Pet-friendly
Parking lot
Air conditioning (central)
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Unit , sortable column | Sqft, sortable column | Available, sortable column | Base rent, sorted ascending |
|---|---|---|---|
 Unit 3750-612 1 bd, 1 ba | 571 | Now | $1,214 |
 Unit 622-202 2 bd, 1.5 ba | 1,015 | Now | $1,317 |
 Unit 11-202 2 bd, 1 ba | 1,012 | Now | $1,345 |
Unit 3744-301 2 bd, 2 ba | 1,023 | Now | $1,429 |
 Unit 3711-507 1 bd, 1 ba | 717 | Now | $1,475 |
 Unit 2-101 2 bd, 1 ba | 1,012 | Now | $1,600 |
 Unit 529-202 2 bd, 1.5 ba | 1,015 | Now | $1,650 |
What's special
Mini blindsCentral air conditioningSpacious layouts
Office hours
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon: | 8:30 am - 5 pm |
| Tue: | 8:30 am - 5 pm |
| Wed: | 8:30 am - 12 pm |
| Thu: | 8:30 am - 7 pm |
| Fri: | 8:30 am - 5 pm |
| Sat: | 9 am - 3 pm |
| Sun: | Closed |
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Community Rooms
- Business Center
- Conference Room
- Party Room
Other
- Laundry: In Unit
Outdoor common areas
- Deck
- Patio
- Playground
Security
- Controlled Access
- Night Patrol
Services & facilities
- Elevator
- On-site Management
- Online Maintenance Portal
- Online Rent Payment
View description
- Park
Unit Features
Appliances
- Microwave Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Cooling
- Central Air Conditioning
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Tile
- Vinyl
Heating
- Electric
- Gas
Internet/Satellite
- High-speed Internet Ready
Policies
Parking
- Parking Lot
Lease terms
- One year
Utilities included in rent
- Garbage
- Sewer
- Water
Pet essentials
- Small dogsAllowedNumber allowed1
- CatsAllowedNumber allowed1
- Large dogsLarge dogs are not allowed
Special Features
- Over 55
Neighborhood: Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Very WalkableTransit Score®
/ 100
Good TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Very BikeableNear Oakwood Shores
- U.S. Cellular Field, hosting Chicago White Sox home baseball games as well as musical performances and private events, is less than a 10-minute drive.
- Mandrake Park, featuring baseball and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, a gymnasium and dance studio, is a 5-minute walk.
- Illinois Institute of Technology, located within a 10-minute bike ride, is a private research university that offers academic programs in law, engineering, architecture, design, science and business.
- Norman's Bistro, serving authentic American Creole cuisine as well as domestic beers, chilled wines and specialty cocktails, is less than a 5-minute car ride.
- Bus 4 and 39 are a 2-minute walk away.
Nearby schools in Chicago
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Fuller Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Phillips Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions
Oakwood Shores is located at 3859 S Vincennes Ave in Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes, Chicago, IL. The surrounding area includes approximately 20 restaurants and cafes within 1 mile, such as Starbucks (inside Mariano's), Little Sandwich House, and Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles.
The nearest public transit stop is CTA - Indiana, approximately 0.5 miles away.
Based on the latest Zillow data, the average rent across all unit types in Chicago is currently $2,249 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
Oakwood Shores is located within 0.2 miles of Mandrake Park, 0.6 miles of Historic Site of State Street Stroll, and 0.6 miles of Bronzville community.
Oakwood Shores is located near 3 grocery stores, including 0.2 miles from Mariano's Fresh Market, 0.5 miles from Rothschild Liquors, and 0.5 miles from WIC Food Center. Additional shopping options, including Food Xpress Restaurant, are approximately 0.5 miles away.
The total price for an apartment unit in Oakwood Shores ranges from $1,214 to $1,650. The total price will vary by floor plan, unit size, and unit amenities.
Rent in Chicago has decreased by $1 month-over-month, according to the latest Zillow rental data.
The schools assigned to Oakwood Shores include Fuller Elementary School and Phillips Academy High School.
