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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Linen closets
  • Cable ready
  • Extra storage
  • Laundry on-site
  • Heat & water included

Location

1228 W Carmen Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA|Uptown
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Management

BERTSCH PROPERTIES, LLC

Leasing office

(773) 267-1115

Property Overview

Carmen is a highly rated property with an overall expert score of 8.8/10, offering excellent value for money (10/10 on price), strong amenities (9/10), and a convenient location (9/10) near a top-rated elementary school. Residents can expect practical comforts like hardwood floors, ceiling fans, linen closets, extra storage, cable readiness, and on-site laundry, along with a detailed, transparent listing (7/10 for both quality and trustworthiness). Carmen is also noted as great for pet friendliness, with nearby pet hospitals, dog parks, and grooming services.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Carmen is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Carmen 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

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath425 sqft$1,595 /mo1 unit availableNeighborhood: Andersonville 1 Bedroom @ Carmen & Broadway Features: Heat Included Water Included Gallery Kitchen w/ Gas Stove Hardwood Floors Ceiling Fans Exposed Brick Laundry On Site Extra Storage Nearby: Broadway Shops & Restaurants, Clark St. Bars & Shops, Riviera Theatre, Aragon Ballroom Transportation: Argyle Red Line, Berwyn Red Line, Broadway Bus, Foster Bus, Street Parking Pet Policy: One-Time, Non-Refundable, Pet Fee: $250 for 1st Cat, $100 for 2nd Cat at signing (2 Cats Max) Monthly Cat Rent: $20/Cat Sorry No Dogs $75 Application Fee $450 Move in Fee (Due at Time of Application) - Security Deposit Waived

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Amenities for Carmen

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeat Included
HeatingWater Included

Appliances

Gas RangeRange
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKOnsite Laundry
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Carmen

HomeApartments in ChicagoUptown Carmen

Neighborhood: Andersonville Features: Heat & Water Included Exposed Brick Walls Hardwood Floors Updated Kitchens & Baths Linen Closets Cable Ready Laundry On-Site Extra Storage Nearby: Broadway Shops & Restaurants, Clark St. Bars & Shops, Riviera Theatre, Aragon Ballroom Transportation: Argyle Red Line, Berwyn Red Line, Broadway Bus, Foster Bus, Street Parking Pet Policy: One-Time, Non-Refundable, Pet Fee: $250 for 1st Cat, $100 for 2nd Cat at signing (2 Cats Max) Monthly Cat Rent: $20/Cat Sorry No Dogs $75 Application Fee $450 Move in Fee (Due at Time of Application) - Security Deposit Waived


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Carmen is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Carmen 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 Carmen
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.
Carmen 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.
Carmen goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Carmen 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.
Carmen 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Carmen to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Carmen provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Carmen is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 4 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 5 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet hospitals in the area

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 Carmen compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
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Rent trends in Uptown

1-bedroom apartments at Carmen cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Uptown.

Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Uptown
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,755
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$1,657
April 2026$1,637
May 2026$1,665
A table of studio rental data trends in Uptown
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,319
June 2024$1,389
July 2024$1,562
August 2024$1,413
September 2024$1,362
October 2024$1,286
November 2024$1,287
December 2024$1,275
January 2025$1,272
February 2025$1,266
March 2025$1,305
April 2025$1,346
May 2025$1,348
June 2025$1,350
July 2025$1,364
August 2025$1,354
September 2025$1,347
October 2025$1,336
November 2025$1,293
December 2025$1,251
January 2026$1,250
February 2026$1,280
March 2026$1,301
April 2026$1,318
May 2026$1,375

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Can I afford to live at 1228 W Carmen Ave?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$63,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $63,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,595.
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Schools near Carmen

McCutcheon Elementary School

4865 n sheridan rd

chicago, IL, 60640

PK, K-8Public
C+

North River Elementary School

4416 n troy st

chicago, IL, 60625

PK, K-8Public
C+

Albany Park Community Center

5101 n kimball ave 1

chicago, IL, 60625

PKPublic

East Prairie Elementary School

7616 e prairie rd

skokie, IL, 60076

PK, K-8Public
A

Baby Toddler Nursery

2200 main st

evanston, IL, 60202

PKPublic
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Getting around Chicago near 1228 W Carmen 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

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 1228 W Carmen Ave, Chicago

Groceries

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

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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