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Amenities for 5979 N Elston Ave #3, Jefferson Park
Features
| Balcony | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Natural Gas |
| Three Floors |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Community
| Exterior Type: Brick | Laundry Room |
| Onsite Laundry |
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| Outdoor Space |
Other
| Roof Type: Asphalt | Six Rooms |
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About 5979 N Elston Ave #3
Property Status: Active Move-right into this dream home. This bright and spacious top floor unit offers beautiful finishes for modern living. Stunning kitchen includes high end cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Large sun drenched living room with gas start fireplace. Huge master bedroom with luxurious master bathroom and balcony. In-unit laundry. Building has a fenced in yard. Easy street parking. Excellent location with easy access to the expressway, close to CTA, Blue Line Train and Metra. Available June 21st! Required credit score of 700+, no evictions and no bankruptcies! Income must be at least 3X the rent rate. Office Phone: (773) 466-7150 Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 5979 N Elston Ave #3 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Jefferson Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60646 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Jefferson Park
3-bedroom apartments at 5979 N Elston Ave #3 cost about 14% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Jefferson Park
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,250 |
| 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 |
| May 2026 | $3,000 |
| June 2026 | $3,038 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,200 |
| August 2024 | $2,512 |
| September 2024 | $2,405 |
| October 2024 | $2,322 |
| November 2024 | $2,280 |
| December 2024 | $2,283 |
| January 2025 | $2,225 |
| February 2025 | $2,205 |
| March 2025 | $2,250 |
| April 2025 | $2,161 |
| May 2025 | $2,189 |
| June 2025 | $2,200 |
| July 2025 | $2,190 |
| August 2025 | $2,171 |
| September 2025 | $2,090 |
| October 2025 | $2,035 |
| November 2025 | $2,259 |
| December 2025 | $2,463 |
| January 2026 | $2,525 |
| February 2026 | $2,522 |
| March 2026 | $2,168 |
| April 2026 | $2,193 |
| May 2026 | $2,195 |
| June 2026 | $2,200 |
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3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 5979 N Elston Ave #3
Hitch Elementary School
5625 n mcvicker ave
chicago, IL, 60646
PK, K-8Public
B
Beard Elementary School
6445 w strong st
chicago, IL, 60656
PK, K-3Public
B+
Fairview South School
7040 laramie ave
skokie, IL, 60077
K-8Public
A
Union Ridge Elementary School
4600 n oak park ave
harwood heights, IL, 60706
PK, K-8Public
A-
Stock Early Childhood Center
7507 w birchwood ave
chicago, IL, 60631
PKPublic
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Getting around Chicago near 5979 N Elston Ave #3
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 5979 N Elston Ave #3, Chicago
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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6415 N Central Supermarket Inc
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5535 N Lynch Ave
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Great Couture
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Demetre's Cleaners
5504 W Devon Ave
Habano Cigars Lounge
6416 N Lehigh Ave
My Sister's Closet Resale
5413 W Devon Ave
Dunkin'
6342 N Milwaukee Ave
Benjamin Tea
5858 N Northwest Hwy
Edgebrook Coffee Shop
6322 N Central Ave
Dunkin'
5205 N Nagle Ave
Dunkin'
4825 N Austin Ave
City Heat Inc
6051 N Milwaukee Ave
The Nil Tap
5734 N Elston Ave
The Garage Bar & Sandwiches
6154 N Milwaukee Ave
Filoneks
6213 N Milwaukee Ave
Colletti's
5707 N Central Ave
European Classic Bakery
5930 N Elston Ave
Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eatng
5677 N Milwaukee Ave
Herbasun
5443 N Milwaukee Ave
Mona's Sweet Spot
5412 W Devon Ave
Francisco's Produce
6616 W Higgins Ave
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Rosedale Park
Mary Berkmeier Quinn Park of Trees
Smak Tak Restaurant
5961 N Elston Ave
Brandy's Gyros Milwaukee
5777 N Milwaukee Ave
5800 North Cafe
5800 N Milwaukee Ave
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5800 N Milwaukee Ave
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5760 N Milwaukee Ave
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