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5249 W Montrose Ave #G, Chicago, IL 60641, USA|Portage Park
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Things you’ll love
More space- Extra Storage
- Images available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 5249 W Montrose Ave #G, Portage Park
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK |
Grounds
| Storage |
Services
| Amazon Package Service | Package Service |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 5249 W Montrose Ave #G
Basement apartment with plenty of storage! Currently updating flooring and shower, will update pictures when complete. Great area for highways, trains and buses go to anywhere in the city of Chicago. Near plenty of parks, stores, 10min away from the HIP mall, 20min away from downtown. Tenants are responsible for electric, gas and internet. Cats allowed with one time, non refundable pet 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 5249 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Package service
- More secure storage for delivery
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Portage Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60641 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Portage Park
1-bedroom apartments at 5249 W Montrose Ave #G cost about 7% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Portage Park
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2,243 |
| October 2024 | $2,200 |
| November 2024 | $2,118 |
| December 2024 | $1,961 |
| January 2025 | $1,932 |
| February 2025 | $1,991 |
| March 2025 | $2,036 |
| April 2025 | $2,050 |
| May 2025 | $2,040 |
| June 2025 | $2,012 |
| July 2025 | $2,172 |
| August 2025 | $2,064 |
| September 2025 | $1,986 |
| October 2025 | $1,940 |
| November 2025 | $1,952 |
| December 2025 | $1,950 |
| January 2026 | $1,997 |
| February 2026 | $2,041 |
| March 2026 | $2,232 |
| April 2026 | $2,219 |
| May 2026 | $2,257 |
| June 2026 | $2,198 |
| July 2026 | $2,192 |
| August 2026 | $2,189 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,300 |
| October 2024 | $1,298 |
| November 2024 | $1,295 |
| December 2024 | $1,300 |
| January 2025 | $1,375 |
| February 2025 | $1,415 |
| March 2025 | $1,400 |
| April 2025 | $1,406 |
| May 2025 | $1,400 |
| June 2025 | $1,406 |
| July 2025 | $1,405 |
| August 2025 | $1,409 |
| September 2025 | $1,399 |
| October 2025 | $1,398 |
| November 2025 | $1,400 |
| December 2025 | $1,406 |
| January 2026 | $1,421 |
| February 2026 | $1,400 |
| March 2026 | $1,425 |
| April 2026 | $1,406 |
| May 2026 | $1,429 |
| June 2026 | $1,474 |
| July 2026 | $1,496 |
| August 2026 | $1,500 |
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Can I afford to live at 5249 W Montrose Ave #G?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$64,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years ago | $1,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,150 | 1 bed | 1.5 bath |
Schools near 5249 W Montrose Ave #G
Portage Park Elementary School
5330 w berteau ave
chicago, IL, 60641
PK, K-8Public
B-
Chicago Academy Elementary School
3400 n austin ave
chicago, IL, 60634
PK, K-8Public
B-
Beard Elementary School
6445 w strong st
chicago, IL, 60656
PK, K-3Public
B+
Union Ridge Elementary School
4600 n oak park ave
harwood heights, IL, 60706
PK, K-8Public
A-
Albany Park Community Center
5101 n kimball ave 1
chicago, IL, 60625
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Portage Park | Chicago, IL
Getting around Chicago near 5249 W Montrose Ave #G
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
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 5249 W Montrose Ave #G, Chicago
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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