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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Stainless steel appliances
- New kitchens
- Walk in closet
- Laundry in unit
- Beautiful bathrooms
Location
1540 W Waveland Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60613, USA|Lakeview
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Property Overview
Located in a vibrant neighborhood, this property enjoys proximity to top-rated schools, with the nearest high school just 0.39 miles away. The area is notably pet-friendly, featuring numerous pet hospitals, supply stores, and dog parks, enhancing the lifestyle for pet owners. Additionally, it stands out in the market, ranking in the 96.67 percentile for value per square foot compared to nearby properties.
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
More space- Middle school nearby
- High school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1540 W Waveland Ave #1, Lakeview
Apartment Amenities
| Ceiling Fan | Central Air |
| Central Heat | Dining Room |
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
| Modern | Pantry |
| Pets Negotiable | Updated Kitchen |
| Walk-in Closet | Water & Sewer Included |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Stainless Steel Appliances |
Building
| Cats OK | Controlled Access |
| Onsite Laundry |
Services
| Online Tenant Portal |
Neighborhood
| Park Nearby |
Other
| Online Maintenance Requests | Online Rent Payment |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 1540 W Waveland Ave #1
This 2 bedroom, 1 full bath has been completely renovated. Large living room with windows overlooking Bosworth. Spacious eat-in kitchen, beautiful bathroom, combination washer dryer and dark wood floors throughout. Stately 3 story brick building ideally located on the corner of Bosworth and Waveland. Two entrances both with Butterfly systems. All apartments are condo quality and have recently been redone with new kitchens, bathrooms and dark wood floors throughout. Unit Features: * Chefs Kitchen * Stainless Steel Appliances * Dishwasher * Hardwood floors * Pantry * Center Air * Walk in Closet * Laundry in unit * Pets Negotiable In addition to rent a Bundled Services rent charge applies. Disclaimer: The Apartment Source Call or text: 773.404.9900
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
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 350 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 3 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 mile away
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Address details
| Neighborhood | Lakeview |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60613 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Lakeview
2-bedroom apartments at 1540 W Waveland Ave #1 cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Feb 7 2026.
Lakeview
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,722 |
| March 2024 | $2,929 |
| April 2024 | $2,662 |
| May 2024 | $2,648 |
| June 2024 | $2,764 |
| 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 | $2,414 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,597 |
| March 2024 | $2,550 |
| April 2024 | $2,581 |
| May 2024 | $2,598 |
| June 2024 | $2,654 |
| 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 | $2,725 |
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Can I afford to live at 1540 W Waveland Ave #1?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$116,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $116,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,900.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $2,800 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $2,595 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 months ago | $2,700 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,550 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,550 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,550 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,350 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,350 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,350 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 1540 W Waveland Ave #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 #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 #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 10-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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