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816 South James Avenue
816 South James Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032, USA

House for rent
Monthly rent
$1,325
Beds3
Baths1
Sqft1,152
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Located in Freeport, this home offers convenient access to education, with top-rated middle and high schools less than half a mile away. The surrounding area supports an active social life, featuring walkable access to 120 mixed-use spaces and 35 nearby restaurants. Pet owners benefit from nearby amenities including a grooming service, two pet hospitals, and two pet supply stores.

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

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Units

816 South James Avenue Freeport, IL

Available

1

3 Beds

1 Bath

$1,325

Listed on 04/17/2026
Listed by 816 South James Avenue - 1
Days on market: 49
OWN THIS HOME — Don't Just Rent It! 3-bed, 1-bath charming 2-story home with 1,115 sqft of character-filled living space. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, central air conditioning, forced air heating, and a 1-car garage. Located on a tree-linedstreet in Freeport with classic Midwestern charm. OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: This property qualifies for the Pied Piper Group Homeownership Program a simplified path to ownership with minimal upfront cash. Example terms: - Purchase price: $150,000 - Monthly payments as low as $1,295/month - Security deposit applies toward your down payment - First month's rent becomes your first mortgage payment Program designed for hardworking buyers — self-employed, 1099 earners, small business owners, ITIN holders, and credit-rebuilding applicants welcome. If you qualify to rent, you may qualify to own. ---------------------------------------------- >>> APPLY FOR FREE AT OUR PORTAL

Available

3 Beds, 1 Bath

3 Beds

1 Bath

$1,325

Listed on 04/16/2026
Days on market: 50
OWN THIS HOME — Don't Just Rent It! 3-bed, 1-bath charming 2-story home with 1,115 sqft of character-filled living space. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, central air conditioning, forced air heating, and a 1-car garage. Located on a tree-linedstreet in Freeport with classic Midwestern charm. OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: This property qualifies for the Pied Piper Group Homeownership Program a simplified path to ownership with minimal upfront cash. Example terms: - Purchase price: $150,000 - Monthly payments as low as $1,295/month - Security deposit applies toward your down payment - First month's rent becomes your first mortgage payment Program designed for hardworking buyers — self-employed, 1099 earners, small business owners, ITIN holders, and credit-rebuilding applicants welcome. If you qualify to rent, you may qualify to own. ---------------------------------------------- >>> APPLY FOR FREE AT OUR PORTAL

Amenities for 816 South James Avenue

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Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • Business Center
  • Garage Parking
Unit Amenities
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Air Conditioning

Policies at 816 South James Avenue

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 816 South James Avenue

HomeHouses in Freeport 816 S James Ave #1, Freeport, IL 61032, USA

Welcome to 816 S James Ave in Freeport, IL! This charming property features 2 units, each offering a spacious 3-bedroom floorplan with approximately 1152 square feet of living space. As a pet-friendly community, you can bring your furry friends along. Enjoy the comfort of long-term rentals and take advantage of the fantastic amenities, including a garage for parking and storage, beautiful hardwood floors, and a reliable HVAC system for year-round comfort. With only 2 units, this property offers a cozy and intimate living environment. Come and make this house your home!

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Address details

Units2
Units available2
City
Zip code61032

816 S James Ave #1 is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 120 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 35 restaurants within 1 mile of this 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 816 South James Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.5 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Freeport

3-bedroom apartments at 816 S James Ave #1 cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Freeport.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Freeport
A table of studio rental data trends in Freeport
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$575
July 2024$531
August 2024$415
September 2024$400
October 2024$400
November 2024$400
December 2024$400
January 2025$400
February 2025$400
March 2025$400
April 2025$462
May 2025$560
June 2025$643
July 2025$600
August 2025$600
September 2025$600
October 2025$582
November 2025$595
December 2025$550
January 2026$537
February 2026$500
March 2026$500
April 2026$652
May 2026$649

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$53,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $53,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,325.
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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 816 S James Ave, Freeport, IL.
11 years ago$3753 bed1 bath

Schools near 816 S James Ave #1

Blackhawk Elementary School

1401 s blackhawk ave

freeport, IL, 61032

PK, K-4Public
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Freeport near 816 South James Avenue

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 816 South James Avenue, Freeport

Groceries

9/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 5-minute walk, and there are also a few specialist food stores nearby.

Shopping

4/10
Some fashion stores are within walking distance.

Cafes

4/10
The closest café is within a 15-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants are within walking distance.

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk.

High schools

6/10
The closest high school is within a 10-to-15-minute walk.

Nightlife

4/10
The closest bar is within a 10-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.

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