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Highlights
- Fenced in backyard
- Newly refinished hardwood floors
Location
1620 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA|Lower West Side
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Property Overview
1620 S. Union receives a favorable Zumper Expert Rating due to its appealing features. The property is conveniently located near a top-rated high school, just 0.19 miles away, enhancing its accessibility for educational opportunities. Additionally, it offers various pros that contribute to its desirability in the local real estate market.
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- Dishwasher
Great for
Social life
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | $1,300 /mo | 1 unit available | This cute studio apartment at street level features a fenced in Backyard as well as a sunny deck in the rear. With large bathroom and a practically designed kitchen, this larger studio apartment is unique. It has newly refinished hardwood floors, an A/C unit, and is ready for a qualified tenant to move in. Walking distance from the loop and UIC, one mile from the lake and close to public transport this apartment is smack in the middle of the social, cultural and culinary offerings of east Pilsen. It offers immediate access to the vibrant art scene and fun of the Pilsen neighborhood and community. |
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Building details
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About 1620 S. Union
This cute studio apartment at street level features a fenced in Backyard as well as a sunny deck in the rear. With large bathroom and a practically designed kitchen, this larger studio apartment is unique. It has newly refinished hardwood floors, an A/C unit, and is ready for a qualified tenant to move in. Walking distance from the loop and UIC, one mile from the lake and close to public transport this apartment is smack in the middle of the social, cultural and culinary offerings of east Pilsen. It offers immediate access to the vibrant art scene and fun of the Pilsen neighborhood and community.
1620 S. Union is great for:
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 1620 S. Union compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Lower West Side
1-bedroom apartments at 1620 S. Union cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Lower West Side.
Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Lower West Side
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,522 |
| October 2023 | $1,502 |
| November 2023 | $1,507 |
| December 2023 | $1,565 |
| 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 | $1,450 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,250 |
| October 2023 | $1,281 |
| November 2023 | $1,350 |
| December 2023 | $1,381 |
| January 2024 | $1,350 |
| February 2024 | $1,475 |
| March 2024 | $1,330 |
| April 2024 | $1,313 |
| May 2024 | $1,305 |
| June 2024 | $1,425 |
| July 2024 | $1,450 |
| August 2024 | $1,339 |
| September 2024 | $1,306 |
| October 2024 | $1,400 |
| November 2024 | $1,529 |
| December 2024 | $1,475 |
| February 2025 | $1,595 |
| March 2025 | $1,342 |
| April 2025 | $1,331 |
| May 2025 | $1,250 |
| June 2025 | $1,418 |
| July 2025 | $1,343 |
| August 2025 | $1,400 |
| September 2025 | $1,400 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1620 S. Union
Walsh Elementary School
2015 s peoria st
chicago, IL, 60608
PK, K-8Public
C
Thomas Early Childhood Center
3625 s hoyne ave
chicago, IL, 60609
PKPublic
Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center
160 w wendell st
chicago, IL, 60610
PK, K-8Public
C+
Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School
3030 w arthington st
chicago, IL, 60612
PK, K-8Public
C-
Skinner North Elementary School
640 w scott st
chicago, IL, 60610
K-8Public
A-
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Getting around Chicago near 1620 S Union Ave
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
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
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 1620 S Union Ave, Chicago
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance
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