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5205 N Bernard St, Chicago, IL 60625, USA|North Park
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Property Overview
Balanced among convenience, neighborhood appeal, and practical living features, the home offers a strong mix of benefits across the three areas reviewed. Key advantages include its notable characteristics alongside qualities that make it appealing for a range of everyday needs.
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
High school nearby- Middle school nearby
- Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 5205 N Bernard St, North Park
Apartment Amenities
| Central Heat | Hardwood Floor |
| Heating | Stainless Steel Stove |
| Updated Bathroom | Updated Kitchen |
| Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Microwave |
| Stainless Steel Refrigerator |
Building
| Bike Storage Area | Cats OK |
| Onsite Laundry | Sewer |
Grounds
| Storage |
Services
| Coin Free Laundry | Garbage Pickup |
| Maintenance |
Neighborhood
| Near Parks | Near Public Transportation |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 5205 N Bernard St
Welcome to 5205 Bernard #3, a top floor 2bed/1bath with updated kitchen and bathroom! This spacious apartment features hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and vintage touches that will have you living in both comfort and style. Located near the corner of Bernard and Foster, this building has easy access to CTA busses and the Kimball Brown Line stop. It also features in building, coin-free laundry and an area to store bikes. Entering the apartment, you step into a generously sized landing with doors leading to the two bedrooms and the updated bathroom. The bedrooms are generously sized with closet space for easy storage. A short hall through a vintage arched portal takes you to the living room, a tall bright space just next to the updated kitchen. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, dark cabinets, and a walk-in pantry. The door from the kitchen leads outside to a wooden deck, with stairs leading down to the laundry and storage areas of the building. No security deposit, $350 move-in fee per adult tenant Cats OK, sorry no dogs. $300 move-in fee per pet Registered ESA and Service Animals (including dogs) are welcome with no move-in fee
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 5205 N Bernard Street, Chicago, IL 60625, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | North Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60625 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in North Park
2-bedroom apartments at 5205 N Bernard St cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
North Park
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 | $1,612 |
| August 2024 | $1,600 |
| September 2024 | $1,712 |
| October 2024 | $1,750 |
| November 2024 | $1,750 |
| December 2024 | $1,687 |
| January 2025 | $1,618 |
| February 2025 | $1,675 |
| March 2025 | $1,679 |
| April 2025 | $1,717 |
| May 2025 | $1,820 |
| June 2025 | $1,940 |
| July 2025 | $1,757 |
| August 2025 | $1,750 |
| September 2025 | $1,788 |
| October 2025 | $1,756 |
| November 2025 | $1,750 |
| December 2025 | $1,812 |
| January 2026 | $1,996 |
| February 2026 | $1,885 |
| March 2026 | $1,837 |
| April 2026 | $1,837 |
| May 2026 | $2,188 |
| June 2026 | $2,147 |
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Can I afford to live at 5205 N Bernard St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$75,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $75,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,895.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years ago | $1,325 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,325 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,325 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,325 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $1,395 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $1,375 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,395 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 5205 N Bernard St
Albany Park Community Center
5101 n kimball ave 1
chicago, IL, 60625
PKPublic
Peterson Elementary School
5510 n christiana ave
chicago, IL, 60625
PK, K-8Public
B-
North River Elementary School
4416 n troy st
chicago, IL, 60625
PK, K-8Public
C+
East Prairie Elementary School
7616 e prairie rd
skokie, IL, 60076
PK, K-8Public
A
Fairview South School
7040 laramie ave
skokie, IL, 60077
K-8Public
A
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Getting around Chicago near 5205 N Bernard St
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 5205 N Bernard St, Chicago
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
9/10
Wide 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
9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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