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5501 W Congress Parkway

Chicago, IL 60644 - Cook County

Apartment

3 beds

1 bath

About 5501 W Congress Parkway

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 5501 W Congress Parkway in Chicago, IL 60644 rents for $2,537 a month.

Amenities: Heat and Hot Water.

2 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 1 hour ago · Listing updated: October 28, 2026

Managed by: WPD Management · (312) 254-8270

Listing data quality - We review listings daily to detect outdated, duplicate, or misleading information.

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,537
Bedrooms:	3 beds
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	Inquire

Pets:	Inquire
Laundry:	Inquire
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	Now
ID:	84664748

How the Rent Compares

At $2,537 a month, this apartment is below the typical rent for 3-bedroom apartments and condos in Chicago (about $2,850).

From 825 three-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Chicago on RentalSource in October 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$2,850Typical rent for 3-bedroom apartments and condos in Chicago

$2,000–$4,250Middle half of their rents

34 daysAverage time they have been listed

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