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156 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644, USA|Austin
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| Updated Studio Apartment | Studio | 1 bath | $795 /mo | 1 unit available | |||
| Spacious One Bedroom | 1 bed | 1 bath | $895 /mo | 1 unit available |
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Amenities for 156-158 N. Central Avenue.
Apartment Amenities
| Heat Included | Hot Water Included |
Building
| Cats OK |
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Policies and fees
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One-time.
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 33 |
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About 156-158 N. Central Avenue.
Welcome to this classic Chicago apartment building in the thriving Central Avenue corridor. This property features one bedroom, junior one bedroom and studio apartments throughout. Each apartment includes owner paid heat and water. The apartments have a fresh, modern paint scheme, new flooring throughout and there is a shared laundry room on site. Minimum credit score for this building is 620, minimum income is 3X the rent and all residents need to have a clean rental history. Hablamos Español
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Rent trends in Austin
Studio apartments at 156-158 N. Central Avenue. cost about 31% less than the average rent price for studios in Austin.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 21% lower than 1-bedrooms in Austin.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Austin
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,627 |
| March 2024 | $1,926 |
| April 2024 | $1,745 |
| May 2024 | $1,751 |
| June 2024 | $1,764 |
| July 2024 | $1,931 |
| August 2024 | $1,691 |
| September 2024 | $1,682 |
| October 2024 | $1,630 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $810 |
| March 2024 | $830 |
| April 2024 | $832 |
| May 2024 | $846 |
| June 2024 | $837 |
| July 2024 | $804 |
| August 2024 | $847 |
| September 2024 | $895 |
| October 2024 | $984 |
| November 2024 | $1,227 |
| December 2024 | $2,378 |
| January 2025 | $2,610 |
| February 2025 | $2,742 |
| March 2025 | $2,940 |
| April 2025 | $2,942 |
| May 2025 | $1,515 |
| June 2025 | $1,145 |
| July 2025 | $1,115 |
| August 2025 | $1,028 |
| September 2025 | $920 |
| October 2025 | $889 |
| November 2025 | $1,002 |
| December 2025 | $1,150 |
| January 2026 | $1,182 |
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Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 156-158 N. Central Avenue.
Ellington Elementary School
243 n parkside ave
chicago, IL, 60644
PK, K-8Public
C-
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School
5545 w harrison st
chicago, IL, 60644
K-8Public
C-
Belmont-Cragin Elementary School
5252 w palmer st
chicago, IL, 60639
PK, K-8Public
C-
Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School
3030 w arthington st
chicago, IL, 60612
PK, K-8Public
C-
Chicago Academy Elementary School
3400 n austin ave
chicago, IL, 60634
PK, K-8Public
B-
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Getting around Chicago near 156 N Central Ave
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
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 156 N Central Ave, Chicago
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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