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Highlights
- Updated kitchen
- Garage parking
- Central air, central heat
- Coin laundry
- Custom closets
Location
1938 W Melrose St #1, Chicago, IL 60657, USA|North Center
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Amenities for 1938 W Melrose St #1, North Center
Apartment Amenities
| Central Air | Central Heat |
| Natural Gas | Three Floors |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
Other
| Five Rooms | Roof Type: Asphalt |
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
No pets allowed.
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About 1938 W Melrose St #1
Property Status: Active Two-bedroom, one bathroom, garden level unit in Roscoe Village. Just rehabbed with new flooring, lighting, paint, custom blinds and more! This unit features central air and central heat. Situated in a 3-unit building, the property sits on an extra-wide lot, allowing an abundance of light to flow in and a large back/side yard. The unit is finished with custom closets, large updated kitchen, and room for a dining table. No smoking and no pets - no exception will be made. Coin laundry is just outside the back door of the unit. Close to Belmont CTA bus and brown line. Renters pay gas, electric and internet. Garage parking available! Available now! Office Phone: (312) 733-7201 Copyright © 2025 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
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Positives
- Covered parking
- Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features available
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Pet restrictions
- Pets aren't allowed at this location.
Address details
| Neighborhood | North Center |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60657 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in North Center
2-bedroom apartments at 1938 W Melrose St #1 cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
North Center
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,601 |
| October 2023 | $2,591 |
| November 2023 | $2,636 |
| December 2023 | $2,691 |
| January 2024 | $2,724 |
| 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 | $2,498 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,324 |
| October 2023 | $2,245 |
| November 2023 | $2,168 |
| December 2023 | $2,178 |
| January 2024 | $2,297 |
| February 2024 | $2,297 |
| March 2024 | $2,352 |
| April 2024 | $2,405 |
| May 2024 | $2,348 |
| June 2024 | $2,309 |
| July 2024 | $2,440 |
| August 2024 | $2,399 |
| September 2024 | $2,225 |
| October 2024 | $2,218 |
| November 2024 | $2,373 |
| December 2024 | $2,585 |
| January 2025 | $2,395 |
| February 2025 | $2,510 |
| March 2025 | $2,528 |
| April 2025 | $2,450 |
| May 2025 | $2,500 |
| June 2025 | $2,518 |
| July 2025 | $2,454 |
| August 2025 | $2,399 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,950 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,975 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $1,850 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $1,995 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $1,850 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $1,900 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $2,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 12 years ago | $2,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 1938 W Melrose St #1
Jahn School of Fine Arts
3149 n wolcott ave
chicago, IL, 60657
PK, K-8Public
B
North River Elementary School
4416 n troy st
chicago, IL, 60625
PK, K-8Public
C+
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+
Belmont-Cragin Elementary School
5252 w palmer st
chicago, IL, 60639
PK, K-8Public
C-
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Neighborhood
North Center | Chicago, IL
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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 1938 W Melrose St #1
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 1938 W Melrose St #1, Chicago
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
9/10
Variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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