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5449 W Melrose St
5449 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641, USA

Condo for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$2,400
Beds2
Baths1
Sqft–
modified
Updated 5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Units

5449 W Melrose St Chicago, IL

New Listing

1

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,400

Listed on 10/02/2026
Listed by Christian Ortiz
Days on market: 5
Property Id: 2919924 Welcome to your new home at 5449 W Melrose St! This stunning property in Chicago features modern amenities such as a microwave, oven, washer, dryer, and more. With on-site laundry, secure building, and vaulted ceilings, this pet-friendly unit is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this gem!

New Listing

2

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,400

Listed on 10/02/2026
Listed by Christian Ortiz
Days on market: 5
Property Id: 2919905 Welcome to your new home at 5449 W Melrose St! This stunning property in Chicago features modern amenities such as a microwave, oven, washer, dryer, and more. With on-site laundry, secure building, and vaulted ceilings, this pet-friendly unit is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this gem!

Amenities for 5449 W Melrose St

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
Unit Amenities
  • Microwave
  • Hardwood Floor
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • High Ceilings
  • On-Site Laundry

Policies at 5449 W Melrose St

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 5449 W Melrose St

HomeApartments in ChicagoPortage Park 5449 W Melrose St #1, Chicago, IL 60641, USA

Interested in leasing 5449 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641, USA? Currently, 5449 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 2-bedroom condo with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 5449 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641, USA vs overall rent prices in Portage Park, IL. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 5449 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641, USA.

Address details

Units2
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code60641

5449 W Melrose St #1 is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet hospitals in the area
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property

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 5449 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1.4 miles away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.6 miles away

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Rent trends in Chicago

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 5449 W Melrose St #1 to be 39% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Portage Park.

Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Portage Park
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,605
November 2024$1,568
December 2024$1,501
January 2025$1,483
February 2025$1,495
March 2025$1,520
April 2025$1,512
May 2025$1,502
June 2025$1,531
July 2025$1,580
August 2025$1,516
September 2025$1,473
October 2025$1,495
November 2025$1,520
December 2025$1,495
January 2026$1,496
February 2026$1,516
March 2026$1,657
April 2026$1,637
May 2026$1,684
June 2026$1,691
July 2026$1,658
August 2026$1,650
September 2026$1,650
October 2026$1,650
A table of studio rental data trends in Portage Park
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$975
November 2024$981
December 2024$1,000
January 2025$1,100
February 2025$1,100
March 2025$1,147
April 2025$1,106
May 2025$1,100
June 2025$1,100
July 2025$1,250
August 2025$1,250
September 2025$1,210
October 2025$1,214
November 2025$1,250
December 2025$1,250
January 2026$1,296
February 2026$1,300
March 2026$1,234
April 2026$1,306
May 2026$1,305
June 2026$1,299
July 2026$1,300
August 2026$1,300
September 2026$1,338
October 2026$1,375

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$96,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $96,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $2,400.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 5449 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL.
1 year ago$2,3002 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,3002 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,3002 bed1 bath

Schools near 5449 W Melrose St #1

Marvin Camras Elementary School

3000 n mango ave

chicago, IL, 60634

PK, K-8Public
C+

Chicago Academy Elementary School

3400 n austin ave

chicago, IL, 60634

PK, K-8Public
B-

Belmont-Cragin Elementary School

5252 w palmer st

chicago, IL, 60639

PK, K-8Public
C-

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-
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Neighborhood

Portage Park | Chicago, IL

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Chicago near 5449 W Melrose St

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

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 5449 W Melrose St, Chicago

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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