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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Spacious studio
  • Heat included
  • Spacious living areas
  • Elevator building

Location

6161 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA|Edgewater
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Management

Hunter Properties, Inc.

Leasing office

(312) 731-0151

Property Overview

6161 N. Winthrop is highly rated with an 8.6 overall score from Zumper, highlighting its competitive pricing and exceptional amenities. The property features hardwood floors and a spacious studio layout, with heat included and an elevator for convenience. With a trustworthiness rating of 8 out of 10 and a notable placement in the 80.95 percentile for value, it stands out as an attractive option in a well-connected area.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 6161 N. Winthrop is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 6161 N. Winthrop 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

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath$1,250 /mo1 unit availableExperience this spacious studio in Elevator building with Hardwood Floors and Heat included in the heart of Edgewater! This unit is close to CTA Red Line, Groceries, Shops, Loyola U, Restaurants, Lake front, parks and everything Edgewater has to offer. Well designed, this layout encompasses the style and space. For more information or to schedule a showing contact Chris at 312 731 0151
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,450 /mo2 units availableLive in one of the most unique buildings in Rogers Park at the historic Artists in Residence Building, located at 6161 N. Winthrop. This large, sun-filled one-bedroom, one-bath apartment has been recently renovated and features beautiful new flooring, spacious living areas, and abundant natural light throughout. Just steps from the scenic Lake Michigan lakefront, this home offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and location. Enjoy living in a creative, character-filled community while being close to beaches, parks, dining, and convenient public transportation. A rare opportunity to rent a bright, updated home in one of **Chicago’s most vibrant lakefront neighborhoods. Email Jose at **** Se habla español

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Amenities for 6161 N. Winthrop

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot Water

Appliances

Oven/StoveRefrigerator
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One-time. Refundable.

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About 6161 N. Winthrop

HomeApartments in ChicagoEdgewater 6161 N. Winthrop

Live in one of the most unique buildings in Rogers Park at the historic Artists in Residence Building, located at 6161 N. Winthrop. This large, sun-filled one-bedroom, one-bath apartment has been recently renovated and features beautiful new flooring, spacious living areas, and abundant natural light throughout. Just steps from the scenic Lake Michigan lakefront, this home offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and location. Enjoy living in a creative, character-filled community while being close to beaches, parks, dining, and convenient public transportation. A rare opportunity to rent a bright, updated home in one of **Chicago’s most vibrant lakefront neighborhoods. Email Jose at **** Se habla español


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 6161 N. Winthrop is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 6161 N. Winthrop 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 6161 N. Winthrop
Price·10A 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.
6161 N. Winthrop offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
6161 N. Winthrop goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including hot water. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 6161 N. Winthrop receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
6161 N. Winthrop 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 6161 N. Winthrop 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 6161 N. Winthrop compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away

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Rent trends in Edgewater

Studio apartments at 6161 N. Winthrop cost about 4% less than the average rent price for studios in Edgewater.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 15% lower than 1-bedrooms in Edgewater.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Edgewater
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,987
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
February 2026$1,516
March 2026$1,655
A table of studio rental data trends in Edgewater
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,100
April 2024$1,107
May 2024$1,152
June 2024$1,169
July 2024$1,178
August 2024$1,178
September 2024$1,169
October 2024$1,228
November 2024$1,276
December 2024$1,250
January 2025$1,277
February 2025$1,268
March 2025$1,221
April 2025$1,250
May 2025$1,276
June 2025$1,295
July 2025$1,265
August 2025$1,265
September 2025$1,295
October 2025$1,308
November 2025$1,300
December 2025$1,298
January 2026$1,299
February 2026$1,300
March 2026$1,304

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$50,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $50,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,250.
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Schools near 6161 N. Winthrop

Swift Elementary Specialty School

5900 n winthrop ave

chicago, IL, 60660

PK, K-8Public
B-

Albany Park Community Center

5101 n kimball ave 1

chicago, IL, 60625

PKPublic

North River Elementary School

4416 n troy st

chicago, IL, 60625

PK, K-8Public
C+

Baby Toddler Nursery

2200 main st

evanston, IL, 60202

PKPublic

East Prairie Elementary School

7616 e prairie rd

skokie, IL, 60076

PK, K-8Public
A
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Getting around Chicago near 6161 N Winthrop Ave

Walking

10/10
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

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 6161 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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