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Highlights

  • Modern kitchen
  • Spacious bedrooms
  • Generous closet space
  • Large windows
  • Open-concept layout
  • Ample cabinet storage

Location

1538 S Millard Ave #3R, Chicago, IL 60623, USA|North Lawndale
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Management

Team 5th Group

Leasing office

(844) 311-4368 ext. 9079

Property Overview

1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R, achieves a solid Zumper Expert Rating of 8.1, reflecting its excellent price-to-value balance and impressive amenities. With notable features like a modern kitchen, spacious bedrooms, and large windows, the property offers a desirable living environment. Additionally, its prime location near a top-rated elementary school enhances accessibility to essential services and community resources.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R2 bed1 bath100 sqft$1,400 /moNow Accepting CHA / Section 8 Vouchers Available for 12-Month Lease Starting October 4, 2025 Welcome to 1538 S Millard Avenue, Unit #3R, Chicago, IL 60623 – a bright and beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offering comfort, style, and convenience in the heart of a vibrant neighborhood. 🏠 Apartment Features: 2 Spacious Bedrooms | 1 Full Bathrooms Open-Concept Layout – Seamlessly connects living, dining, and kitchen spaces Modern Kitchen – Complete with sleek appliances, ample cabinet storage, and a breakfast bar Natural Light – Large windows create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout Generous Closet Space – Plenty of storage to keep everything organized This thoughtfully designed unit is perfect for relaxing at home or entertaining guests. The modern kitchen opens to a sun-filled living area, while the bedrooms provide quiet, comfortable retreats with plenty of room to spread out.

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Amenities for 1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R

Appliances

Refrigerator

Grounds

Storage
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One-time. Refundable.

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Lease terms12+ months
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About 1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R

HomeApartments in ChicagoNorth Lawndale 1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R

Now Accepting CHA / Section 8 Vouchers Available for 12-Month Lease Starting October 4, 2025 Welcome to 1538 S Millard Avenue, Unit #3R, Chicago, IL 60623 – a bright and beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offering comfort, style, and convenience in the heart of a vibrant neighborhood. 🏠 Apartment Features: 2 Spacious Bedrooms | 1 Full Bathrooms Open-Concept Layout – Seamlessly connects living, dining, and kitchen spaces Modern Kitchen – Complete with sleek appliances, ample cabinet storage, and a breakfast bar Natural Light – Large windows create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout Generous Closet Space – Plenty of storage to keep everything organized This thoughtfully designed unit is perfect for relaxing at home or entertaining guests. The modern kitchen opens to a sun-filled living area, while the bedrooms provide quiet, comfortable retreats with plenty of room to spread out.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in North Lawndale

2-bedroom apartments at 1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in North Lawndale.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
North Lawndale
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,587
January 2024$1,595
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
A table of studio rental data trends in North Lawndale
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$900
November 2025$1,150

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Can I afford to live at 1538 S Millard Ave #3R?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$56,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $56,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,400.
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Schools near 1538 South Millard Avenue, Unit 3R

Theodore Herzl Elementary School

3711 w douglas blvd

chicago, IL, 60623

PK, K-8Public
C-

Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School

3030 w arthington st

chicago, IL, 60612

PK, K-8Public
C-

Plato Learning Academy Elementary School

5545 w harrison st

chicago, IL, 60644

K-8Public
C-

Thomas Early Childhood Center

3625 s hoyne ave

chicago, IL, 60609

PKPublic

Christopher Elementary School

5042 s artesian ave

chicago, IL, 60632

K-8Public
C
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Neighborhood

North Lawndale | Chicago, IL

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

Getting around Chicago near 1538 S Millard Ave #3R

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

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 1538 S Millard Ave #3R, Chicago

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

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

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

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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