Welcome home to bright, modern comfort in the highly desirable Garfield Ridge neighborhood! This beautifully updated residence features low-maintenance wood-look flooring and an abundance of natural light throughout. The heart of the home boasts a fully renovated kitchen equipped with rich cabinetry, striking granite countertops, an expansive peninsula, tiled backsplash, and stainless steel appliances-including a gas range and range hood. Generously sized bedrooms offer ample closet space, complemented by a bright bathroom with updated vanity finishes, wall AC units, and convenient on-site laundry facilities. Perfect for commuters, this location offers exceptional convenience just minutes from Midway Airport, the CTA Orange Line, major expressways (I-55/Stevenson), CTA bus routes right along Archer, and a wide array of local dining, grocery options, and shopping centers. Rent includes water and trash utilities; tenant pays for electric, gas, and heat. Rental terms require a 1-year lease, a $65 application fee per adult (18+), and an $800 non-refundable move-in fee (NO security deposit), with a strict no-pet and no-smoking policy.
5968 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
Apartment building
3-9 beds
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What's special
Fully renovated kitchenWall ac unitsBeautifully updated residenceGenerously sized bedroomsRich cabinetryExpansive peninsulaBright modern comfort
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
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Walk Score®
 / 100
Very WalkableTransit Score®
 / 100
Some TransitBike Score®
 / 100
BikeableNearby schools in Chicago
Twain Elementary School
Grades PK-8 • 0.4 miles6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10Student Progress Rating
6/10Kennedy High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.9 miles1/10
GreatSchools® Rating
College Readiness Rating
1/10Living in Chicago
Garfield Ridge sits on Chicago’s Southwest Side, with a mostly residential setting near Midway International Airport and the city’s southwestern edge. Its flat terrain and four-season climate make neighborhood parks and local streets part of everyday outdoor life. Vittum Park offers green space, a playground, and recreation facilities, while the nearby Marquette Park adds paths and open lawns. Dining and coffee options are largely neighborhood-scale, with casual restaurants and cafés along Archer Avenue and Cicero Avenue; shopping includes local storefronts and larger retail corridors nearby. The area’s history is tied to Chicago’s growth along rail and transportation routes, and Midway shapes its regional connections. Buses and nearby rail stations link Garfield Ridge to other parts of the city, while major roads make driving convenient. Garfield Ridge neighborhood rent has a median of $1,800 per month and a typical range of $999 to $3,800.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 5968 S Archer Ave?
5968 S Archer Ave has a walk score of 76, it's very walkable.
What is the transit score of 5968 S Archer Ave?
5968 S Archer Ave has a transit score of 44, it has some transit.
What schools are assigned to 5968 S Archer Ave?
The schools assigned to 5968 S Archer Ave include Twain Elementary School and Kennedy High School.
What neighborhood is 5968 S Archer Ave in?
5968 S Archer Ave is in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood in Chicago, IL.
