Garfield Ridge Apartment Living
Neighborhood Vibe
Shopping, walking to nearby parks or restaurants is a breeze for Garfield Ridge. Apartments in Garfield Ridge are close to public transit and very walkable streets.
Heart of the Neighborhood
Garfield Ridge apartments put renters in range of a few famous local eateries, like the family-owned Peaches & Pears restaurant on W Archer Ave and the neighborhood Portillo’s outpost on Harlem Ave.
What We Love Most
Midway Airport is located near the Garfield Ridge neighborhood and all roads lead there, so to speak. Chicago’s second-largest airport is a favorite for frequent fliers of regional airlines and discount airfare behemoth, Southwest. Locals praise the smaller airfield for its accessibility and convenience.
Best Way to Get Around
Apartment renters in Garfield Ridge can get around via Cicero Ave, Archer Ave and I-55, or choose the CTA Orange line to explore other neighborhoods.
Around the Neighborhood
General
Apartments for rent in Garfield Ridge come studio apartments, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom layouts. Garfield Ridge apartments can be found in courtyard buildings, traditional two- and three-flats, mid-rise apartment buildings, and some newly constructed apartment buildings.
History in Garfield Ridge
John Wentworth (1815-1888) was a two-term Mayor of Chicago and six-term member of the U.S. House Of Representatives. Wentworth stood 6’ 6’’ tall and weighed more than 300 pounds. A Republican and personal friend of Abraham Lincoln, Wentworth served as editor of the city’s first newspaper, The Chicago Democrat. In his later years, he lived on his country estate at 5441 S Harlem Ave, which today occupies a portion of the Garfield Ridge neighborhood.
