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523 W Melrose St #GARDENAPT, Chicago, IL 60657, USA|Lakeview
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Amenities for 523 W Melrose St, Lakeview
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| Onsite Laundry |
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| Outdoor Space |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 523 W Melrose St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 38% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Lakeview.
Enjoy comfortable living in this recently updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath garden apartment located in a well-maintained vintage courtyard building. The apartment features new appliances, and the rent includes heat, cooking gas, and water. Residents also have access to convenient on-site coin-operated laundry and free bike parking within the building. Ideally situated a block from Broadway in the Lakeview East neighborhood, providing an excellent location with easy access to shopping, dining, public transportation, lakefront, and neighborhood amenities. Please send inquiries by email to ****.
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 523 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 4 miles away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
- Pet restrictions
- Pets aren't allowed at this location.
Address details
| Neighborhood | Lakeview |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60657 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Lakeview
2-bedroom apartments at 523 W Melrose St cost about 38% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Lakeview
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,695 |
| 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 |
| July 2026 | $2,536 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,750 |
| 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 | $3,130 |
| July 2026 | $3,137 |
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Can I afford to live at 523 W Melrose St #GARDENAPT?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$78,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $2,360 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $2,360 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $2,360 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 523 W Melrose St
The Nettelhorst School
3252 n broadway st
chicago, IL, 60657
PK, K-8Public
A-
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+
North River Elementary School
4416 n troy st
chicago, IL, 60625
PK, K-8Public
C+
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
1628 w washington blvd
chicago, IL, 60612
PK, K-7Public
C+
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Neighborhood
Lakeview | Chicago, IL
Getting around Chicago near 523 W Melrose St #GARDENAPT
Walking
10/10
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
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 523 W Melrose St #GARDENAPT, 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
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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