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1240 W School St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA|Lakeview
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Property Overview
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- High school nearby
- More space
Great for
Social life
Eco living
Amenities for 1240 W School St, Lakeview
Features
| 2 Floors | Central Air |
| Deck | Furnished |
| Hardwood Floor | Natural Gas |
Community
| Laundry Room | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| Exterior Type: Vinyl Siding | Six Rooms |
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About 1240 W School St
Property Status: Active Single family home, 3-bedroom, 2-bath fully styled and fully furnished property located at 1240 W School offers 1,900 square feet of living space with a large and private back yard and parking. The kitchen is a culinary dream with a handmade laCanche French stove, fully equipped for entertaining. The extra large deck features a Napoleon grill, French garden dining table seating 8 and a 20' outdoor sofa. The private garden includes an outdoor dining area for 8 and is enclosed by trees. 1 king bedroom, 2 full bedrooms, laundry room. The large living room features a Chicago made Washburn grand piano. Floors are whitewashed Eastern white pine. Located in the heart of the Southport Corridor it is conveniently located 1 block to Southport, 6 blocks to Wrigley Field, walk/ride to lake/trails. Southport and Belmont trains just a few blocks away. Office Phone: (773) 263-0996 Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1240 W School St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 3.2 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1.0 miles away
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 397 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
- Balcony
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- 3-bedrooms are $1500 more than the median rent in this area
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Lakeview |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60657 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Lakeview
3-bedroom apartments at 1240 W School St cost about 41% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Lakeview
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,898 |
| December 2024 | $2,891 |
| January 2025 | $2,880 |
| February 2025 | $2,917 |
| March 2025 | $2,888 |
| April 2025 | $2,911 |
| May 2025 | $2,944 |
| June 2025 | $2,961 |
| July 2025 | $2,986 |
| August 2025 | $2,854 |
| September 2025 | $2,699 |
| October 2025 | $2,650 |
| November 2025 | $2,839 |
| December 2025 | $2,640 |
| January 2026 | $2,649 |
| February 2026 | $2,751 |
| March 2026 | $2,932 |
| April 2026 | $2,985 |
| May 2026 | $3,000 |
| June 2026 | $3,024 |
| July 2026 | $2,967 |
| August 2026 | $2,889 |
| September 2026 | $2,832 |
| October 2026 | $2,776 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,350 |
| December 2024 | $3,350 |
| January 2025 | $3,383 |
| February 2025 | $3,698 |
| March 2025 | $3,613 |
| April 2025 | $3,550 |
| May 2025 | $3,568 |
| June 2025 | $3,612 |
| July 2025 | $3,749 |
| August 2025 | $3,682 |
| September 2025 | $3,588 |
| October 2025 | $3,631 |
| November 2025 | $3,538 |
| December 2025 | $3,719 |
| January 2026 | $3,808 |
| February 2026 | $3,955 |
| March 2026 | $4,148 |
| April 2026 | $3,992 |
| May 2026 | $3,970 |
| June 2026 | $3,908 |
| July 2026 | $4,117 |
| August 2026 | $4,308 |
| September 2026 | $4,312 |
| October 2026 | $4,417 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1240 W School St
Hamilton Elementary School
1650 w cornelia ave
chicago, IL, 60657
PK, K-8Public
A-
Skinner North Elementary School
640 w scott st
chicago, IL, 60610
K-8Public
A-
North River Elementary School
4416 n troy st
chicago, IL, 60625
PK, K-8Public
C+
Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center
160 w wendell st
chicago, IL, 60610
PK, K-8Public
C+
Albany Park Community Center
5101 n kimball ave 1
chicago, IL, 60625
PKPublic
Neighborhood
Lakeview | Chicago, IL
Getting around Chicago near 1240 W School St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 1240 W School St, Chicago
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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Capital One Cafe
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Lincoln Hall
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Schubas
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Tuco and Blondie
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Sheffield's
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