Bridgeview Apartments

Find Quiet Neighborhoods and Affordable Housing in Bridgeview

Looking for the action of Chicago with the down home feel and affordable housing of the suburbs? Bridgeview, located just southwest of the city of Chicago, offers the affordable apartments, quiet residential blocks you come to expect from its suburban location, but with the action and amenities that most associated with its neighbor to the east.

Location and Population

Bridgeview is located 13 miles southwest of downtown Chicago and is home to about 15,000 residents. The town is bordered by Bedford Park, Nottingham Park, Burbank, Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge and Palos Heights. It is demarcated by Southwest Highway to the south and the 6900 block to the north. Apartments in Bridgeview are considered within the 60455 ZIP code.

Transportation

Bridgeview is located 13 miles southwest of downtown Chicago and is home to about 15,000 residents. The town is bordered by Bedford Park, Nottingham Park, Burbank, Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge and Palos Heights. It is demarcated by Southwest Highway to the south and the 6900 block to the north. Apartments in Bridgeview are considered within the 60455 ZIP code.

• #385 along 87th Street (with connection to CTA #87)
• #381 along 97th Street
• #386 along Harlem Avenue (with connection to Chicago Midway Airport and the Midway Orange Line stop)

Bridgeview residents can also access the CTA's Orange Line via Midway Airport for easy access to downtown Chicago.

Community and Living Opportunities

Bridgeview is home to a number of parks, including Founders Park, Commissioners Park and Trailer Park, which allow residents of apts in Bridgeview numerous recreational activities. The town is also home to the professional sports stadium of Toyota Park, which houses the pro soccer teams Chicago Fire and Chicago Red Stars.
Bridgeview has long been known as an area for residents to find affordable, yet comfortable housing at bargain prices. With single-family, condos and apartment prices at all time lows, there are a number of deals to be found in the area, with many local property management companies even accepting Section 8 Vouchers. These Section 8 rentals are a valuable way for families looking for comfortable living within reach of Chicago proper.
Schools in the area fall under either the Indian Springs District 109, Summit District 104 or the North Palos District 117. These include:

• Argo Community High School
• Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
• Oak Lawn Community High School
• Agsa School
• Robina Lyle Elementary
• George W. Lieb Elementary

Shopping and Nightlife

Residents of Bridgeview can find numerous shopping opportunities around 79th Street and 87th Street. A major shopping center, Bridgeview Court, is located at the intersection of West 79th and Route 43.
Apts in Bridgeview offer residents a number of close by dining options, located mostly around Bridgeview Court. Highlights include::

• Chuck's Southern Comfort CafÃ???Ã??Ã?© (6501 W. 79th)
• Nikos Restaurant & Lounge (7600 S. Harlem)
• Mama Luigi's Restaurant (7500 S. Harlem)
• Papa T's Pizza (7130 W. 79th)
• Jamaican Jerk Villa (737 W. 79th)
• Nick's Barbecue (6945 W. 79th)

History

In the early days, the people that settled in Bridgeview housing were Irish and German farmers, taking advantage of the cheap and available land west of Chicago. In 1957, the town was incorporated with only 500 residents, but in the following years, the population expanded as major expressways were built through the area and more and more residents moved west from Chicago.
These days, Bridgeview housing is made up of mostly quiet residential blocks. Opportunities for affordable apartments and housing abound. Looking for apartments under 600 dollars, apartments under 800 dollars or rentals under 1000 dollars? It's easy to find comfortable and affordable options in the Bridgeview area. Local property management companies accept Section 8 vouchers or have options for Section 8 housing.

More Information

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