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1540 W Waveland Ave # 42 #1542-1, Chicago, IL 60613, USA|Lakeview

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Barbara Wagner

Landstar Realty Group

(844) 325-6407 ext. 8601

Property Overview

Located in a walkable area with public transit nearby, this address offers easy access to everyday destinations, 483 restaurants within a mile, and 51 parks nearby. It also stands out for its diverse age mix and convenient access to a top-rated middle school about 2.62 miles away, supporting both social connection and practical day-to-day living.

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

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Policies and fees

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One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 1540 W Waveland Ave #1542-1

HomeApartments in ChicagoLakeview 1540 W Waveland Ave # 42 #1542-1, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

Disclaimer: Landstar Realty Group is an equal opportunity housing provider. All properties advertised on this website are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, the Illinois Human Rights Act, and the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance. We are committed to upholding the purpose and spirit of these policies.


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 1540 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 3 miles away

Considerations

Lacks images
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No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

Address details

NeighborhoodLakeview
Zip code60613
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in Lakeview

2-bedroom apartments at 1540 W Waveland Ave #1542-1 cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Lakeview
Chicago
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,845
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
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Lakeview
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,695
July 2024$2,703
August 2024$2,740
September 2024$2,722
October 2024$2,624
November 2024$2,568
December 2024$2,541
January 2025$2,548
February 2025$2,683
March 2025$2,755
April 2025$2,761
May 2025$2,740
June 2025$2,795
July 2025$2,796
August 2025$2,756
September 2025$2,751
October 2025$2,742
November 2025$2,695
December 2025$2,662
January 2026$2,695
February 2026$2,770
March 2026$2,850
April 2026$2,933
May 2026$3,050
June 2026$3,111

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1540 W Waveland Ave # 42 #1542-1?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$118,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $118,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,950.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1540 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL.
This month$2,9502 bed1 bath
4 months ago$2,9002 bed1 bath
4 months ago$2,8002 bed1 bath
10 months ago$2,5952 bed1 bath
2 years ago$2,5502 bed1 bath
2 years ago$2,5502 bed1 bath
2 years ago$2,5502 bed1 bath
2 years ago$2,5502 bed1 bath
2 years ago$2,3502 bed1 bath

Schools near 1540 W Waveland Ave #1542-1

Blaine Elementary School

1420 w grace st

chicago, IL, 60613

PK, K-8Public
A-

North River Elementary School

4416 n troy st

chicago, IL, 60625

PK, K-8Public
C+

Albany Park Community Center

5101 n kimball ave 1

chicago, IL, 60625

PKPublic

Skinner North Elementary School

640 w scott st

chicago, IL, 60610

K-8Public
A-

Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center

160 w wendell st

chicago, IL, 60610

PK, K-8Public
C+
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Neighborhood

Lakeview | Chicago, IL

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Getting around Chicago near 1540 W Waveland Ave # 42 #1542-1

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 1540 W Waveland Ave # 42 #1542-1, Chicago

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

9/10
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

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-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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Occupied

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