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1517 W Cortez St #1R, Chicago, IL 60642, USA|West Town
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Covered parking
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Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1517 W Cortez St #1R, West Town
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Deck |
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Garage Parking |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 1517 W Cortez St #1R
Sweet deal!
This listing is 25% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in West Town.
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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 1517 W Cortez Street, Chicago, IL 60642, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Covered parking
- Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | West Town |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60642 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in West Town
2-bedroom apartments at 1517 W Cortez St #1R cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
West Town
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $2,862 |
| August 2024 | $2,702 |
| September 2024 | $2,706 |
| October 2024 | $2,704 |
| November 2024 | $2,621 |
| December 2024 | $2,508 |
| January 2025 | $2,470 |
| February 2025 | $2,498 |
| March 2025 | $2,508 |
| April 2025 | $2,495 |
| May 2025 | $2,498 |
| June 2025 | $2,498 |
| July 2025 | $2,550 |
| August 2025 | $2,491 |
| September 2025 | $2,419 |
| October 2025 | $2,402 |
| November 2025 | $2,428 |
| December 2025 | $2,348 |
| January 2026 | $2,436 |
| February 2026 | $2,425 |
| March 2026 | $2,537 |
| April 2026 | $2,503 |
| May 2026 | $2,574 |
| June 2026 | $2,595 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $2,500 |
| August 2024 | $2,560 |
| September 2024 | $2,589 |
| October 2024 | $2,598 |
| November 2024 | $2,634 |
| December 2024 | $2,512 |
| January 2025 | $2,547 |
| February 2025 | $2,500 |
| March 2025 | $2,497 |
| April 2025 | $2,548 |
| May 2025 | $2,498 |
| June 2025 | $2,498 |
| July 2025 | $2,544 |
| August 2025 | $2,557 |
| September 2025 | $2,541 |
| October 2025 | $2,656 |
| November 2025 | $2,788 |
| December 2025 | $2,735 |
| January 2026 | $2,695 |
| February 2026 | $2,668 |
| March 2026 | $2,795 |
| April 2026 | $2,811 |
| May 2026 | $2,818 |
| June 2026 | $2,800 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$84,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 months ago | $1,900 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 months ago | $1,790 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,900 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,700 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,795 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,790 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 1517 W Cortez St #1R
Otis Elementary School
525 n armour st
chicago, IL, 60642
PK, K-8Public
C
Skinner North Elementary School
640 w scott st
chicago, IL, 60610
K-8Public
A-
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
1628 w washington blvd
chicago, IL, 60612
PK, K-7Public
C+
Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center
160 w wendell st
chicago, IL, 60610
PK, K-8Public
C+
Chicago Commons Nia Family Center
744 n monticello ave
chicago, IL, 60624
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
West Town | Chicago, IL
Getting around Chicago near 1517 W Cortez St #1R
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 1517 W Cortez St #1R, Chicago
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
8/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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