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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Hardwood floors
- Conveniently located
- Walk-in closet
- Central heat
- Large bedrooms
- Updated finishes
Location
5438 W Potomac Ave #1W, Chicago, IL 60651, USA|Austin
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Property Overview
Conveniently located with updated finishes, hardwood floors, large bedrooms, a walk-in closet, and central heat, the home offers comfortable living with strong value for money in the area. Nearby pet amenities, including a pet hospital and multiple pet supply stores, support pet-friendly living, while a top-rated middle school within a reasonable distance adds to everyday convenience. Eleven listing photos provide helpful visual detail for prospective renters.
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
Less expensive- Middle school nearby
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Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 5438 W Potomac Ave #1W, Austin
Apartment Amenities
| Breakfast Bar | Central Heat |
| Eat-in Kitchen | Hardwood Floor |
| Pets Negotiable | Tenant Pays All Utilities |
| Walk Up | Walk-in Closet |
| Water & Sewer Included |
Building
| Cats OK | Controlled Access |
| Dogs OK | Onsite Laundry |
| Pay Laundry Onsite |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Well Maintained Property |
Services
| Online Tenant Portal |
Neighborhood
| 90+ Walk Score | CTA Train Station Nearby |
| Metra Rail Station Nearby |
Other
| One Year Lease | Online Maintenance Requests |
| Online Rent Payment | Pet Limit |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 5438 W Potomac Ave #1W
5436 W Potomac Ave Unit 1 | 3 Bed / 1 Bath | North Austin Very spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offering a bright layout, hardwood floors, and plenty of room to spread out in Chicago s North Austin neighborhood. This well-maintained unit features a light-filled living area, large bedrooms, and a generous eat-in kitchen with a peninsula that s perfect for cooking and entertaining. Fresh paint and updated finishes help give the apartment a clean, comfortable feel throughout. Apartment features include: 3 spacious bedrooms / 1 full bathroom Large eat-in kitchen with peninsula Hardwood floors throughout Bright living room with great natural light Large foyer with walk-in closet Fresh paint and new blinds Central heat Common laundry in the building Parking available, $75/month Included: Water, trash removal, and maintenance. Conveniently located in the North Austin neighborhood, with access to neighborhood parks, shopping, and public transportation nearby fo
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 5438 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Austin |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60651 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Austin
3-bedroom apartments at 5438 W Potomac Ave #1W cost about the same as the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Austin
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $3,130 |
| June 2024 | $3,237 |
| July 2024 | $3,286 |
| August 2024 | $3,019 |
| September 2024 | $3,002 |
| October 2024 | $2,997 |
| November 2024 | $2,921 |
| December 2024 | $2,891 |
| January 2025 | $2,880 |
| February 2025 | $2,917 |
| March 2025 | $2,888 |
| April 2025 | $2,911 |
| May 2025 | $2,944 |
| June 2025 | $2,961 |
| July 2025 | $2,986 |
| August 2025 | $2,854 |
| September 2025 | $2,699 |
| October 2025 | $2,650 |
| November 2025 | $2,839 |
| December 2025 | $2,640 |
| January 2026 | $2,649 |
| February 2026 | $2,751 |
| March 2026 | $2,932 |
| April 2026 | $2,985 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,350 |
| June 2024 | $1,382 |
| July 2024 | $1,390 |
| August 2024 | $1,426 |
| September 2024 | $1,438 |
| October 2024 | $1,559 |
| November 2024 | $1,578 |
| December 2024 | $1,650 |
| January 2025 | $1,662 |
| February 2025 | $1,743 |
| March 2025 | $1,740 |
| April 2025 | $1,675 |
| May 2025 | $1,785 |
| June 2025 | $1,880 |
| July 2025 | $1,830 |
| August 2025 | $1,811 |
| September 2025 | $1,770 |
| October 2025 | $1,789 |
| November 2025 | $1,860 |
| December 2025 | $1,699 |
| January 2026 | $1,706 |
| February 2026 | $1,757 |
| March 2026 | $1,700 |
| April 2026 | $1,700 |
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Can I afford to live at 5438 W Potomac Ave #1W?
Bedrooms
3 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $1,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $1,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $1,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 5438 W Potomac Ave #1W
Young Elementary School
1434 n parkside ave
chicago, IL, 60651
PK, K-8Public
C-
Belmont-Cragin Elementary School
5252 w palmer st
chicago, IL, 60639
PK, K-8Public
C-
Chicago Commons Taylor Center for New Experiences
1633 north hamlin ave
chicago, IL, 60647
PKPublic
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School
5545 w harrison st
chicago, IL, 60644
K-8Public
C-
Chicago Commons Nia Family Center
744 n monticello ave
chicago, IL, 60624
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Austin | Chicago, IL
Getting around Chicago near 5438 W Potomac Ave #1W
Walking
8/10
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
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 5438 W Potomac Ave #1W, Chicago
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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