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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Separate living/dining areas
- Spacious 2 bed/1 bath apartment
Location
6161 S Michigan Ave #2N, Chicago, IL 60637, USA|Washington Park
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Amenities for 6161 S Michigan Ave #2N, Washington Park
Apartment Amenities
| Baseboard | Carpet |
| Hardwood Floor | Water |
Appliances
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Security Cameras | Sewage |
Services
| Garbage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 6161 S Michigan Ave #2N
Property Id: 1176298 Spacious 2 bed/1 bath apartment Located on 2nd floor Separate living/dining areas Office space Water included REQUIRED: 600+ Credit Score 3x's Rent Income ($5400 MIN) Reliable Income/History Background Check Owner is looking for strong applicant with an estimated move in date of Oct 1st. $500 NON-REFUNDABLE move in fee is required once approved.
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 6161 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Washington Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60637 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Washington Park
2-bedroom apartments at 6161 S Michigan Ave #2N cost about 22% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Washington Park
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,636 |
| December 2023 | $2,691 |
| January 2024 | $2,724 |
| February 2024 | $2,722 |
| March 2024 | $2,929 |
| April 2024 | $2,662 |
| May 2024 | $2,648 |
| June 2024 | $2,764 |
| July 2024 | $2,862 |
| August 2024 | $2,702 |
| 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 | $2,416 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,335 |
| December 2023 | $1,268 |
| January 2024 | $1,194 |
| February 2024 | $1,337 |
| March 2024 | $1,369 |
| April 2024 | $1,160 |
| May 2024 | $1,119 |
| June 2024 | $1,086 |
| July 2024 | $1,088 |
| August 2024 | $1,157 |
| September 2024 | $1,308 |
| October 2024 | $1,569 |
| November 2024 | $1,570 |
| December 2024 | $1,562 |
| January 2025 | $1,460 |
| February 2025 | $1,449 |
| March 2025 | $1,498 |
| April 2025 | $1,456 |
| May 2025 | $1,355 |
| June 2025 | $1,375 |
| July 2025 | $1,448 |
| August 2025 | $1,439 |
| September 2025 | $1,410 |
| October 2025 | $1,475 |
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Can I afford to live at 6161 S Michigan Ave #2N?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$72,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $1,800 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,300 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,250 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,025 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 6161 S Michigan Ave #2N
Dulles Elementary School
6311 s calumet ave
chicago, IL, 60637
PK, K-8Public
C-
Woodlawn Elementary Community School
6657 s kimbark ave
chicago, IL, 60637
PK, K-6Public
C
South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School
1415 e 70th st
chicago, IL, 60637
PK, K-8Public
C
Ariel Elementary Community Academy
1119 e 46th st
chicago, IL, 60653
PK, K-8Public
C-
Christopher Elementary School
5042 s artesian ave
chicago, IL, 60632
K-8Public
C
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Getting around Chicago near 6161 S Michigan Ave #2N
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
10/10
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
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 6161 S Michigan Ave #2N, Chicago
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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