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Highlights

  • Heat & water included
  • Laundry on-site
  • Hardwood floor
  • Excellent closet space
  • Street parking

Location

2557 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA|North Center
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Management

BERTSCH PROPERTIES, LLC

Leasing office

(773) 267-1115

Property Overview

Montrock earns a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8 out of 10, with especially high marks for price, amenities, and location. It offers heat and water included, on-site laundry, hardwood floors, excellent closet space, and street parking, while also standing out for strong value per square foot and pet-friendly features such as a required pet deposit, outdoor spaces, and nearby pet 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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Montrock is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Montrock 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

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby
  • Central heat

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath700 sqft$1,725 /mo1 unit availableNeighborhood: Lincoln Square / Ravenswood 1 Bedroom English Garden + Dining Room/Office@ Rockwell & Montrose Features: Dining Room/Office Heat & Water Included Hardwood Floors Ceiling Fans Kitchen w/ Dishwasher, Gas Stove, & Microwave Queen Size Bedroom Cable Ready Laundry On-Site Nearby: North Branch Chicago River, Horner Park, Welles Park, Lincoln Square Shops & Restaurants, Aldi Transportation: Rockwell Brown Line, Montrose Bus, Western 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 Montrock

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeat Included
HeatingWater Included

Appliances

DishwasherGas Range
MicrowaveRange
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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Building details

Property details

Units33

About Montrock

HomeApartments in ChicagoNorth Center Montrock

Neighborhood: Lincoln Square / Ravenswood Features: Heat & Water Included Kitchens w/ Dishwashers, Gas Stoves, Microwaves Excellent Closet Space Hardwood Floor Laundry On-Site Nearby: North Branch Chicago River, Horner Park, Welles Park, Lincoln Square Shops & Restaurants, Aldi Transportation: Rockwell Brown Line, Montrose Bus, Western 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 Move-In Fee (Due at Time of Application): Studio: $350 1 Bedroom: $450 2 Bedroom: $550 - 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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Montrock is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Montrock 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 Montrock
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.
Montrock 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·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.
Montrock 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, Montrock 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.
Montrock 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 Montrock 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.
Montrock 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.

Montrock is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 7 pet grooming services nearby
  • Pet deposit required
  • 14 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 Montrock compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 108 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1.1 miles away
Central heat
Climate controlled environment

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in North Center

1-bedroom apartments at Montrock cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in North Center.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
North Center
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,562
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$1,684
June 2026$1,691
July 2026$1,658
August 2026$1,650
September 2026$1,650
October 2026$1,726
A table of studio rental data trends in North Center
MonthMedian Rent
January 2025$1,684
February 2025$1,579
March 2025$1,588
April 2025$1,405
May 2025$1,499
June 2025$1,457
July 2025$1,305
August 2025$1,025
September 2025$1,133
October 2025$1,300
November 2025$1,297
December 2025$1,300
January 2026$1,300
February 2026$1,395
March 2026$1,411
April 2026$1,478
June 2026$1,631
July 2026$1,694
August 2026$1,640
September 2026$1,637
October 2026$1,594

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 2557 W Montrose Ave?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$69,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $69,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,725.
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Schools near Montrock

Waters Elementary School

4540 n campbell ave

chicago, IL, 60625

K-8Public
A-

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

Chicago Commons Taylor Center for New Experiences

1633 north hamlin ave

chicago, IL, 60647

PKPublic

Belmont-Cragin Elementary School

5252 w palmer st

chicago, IL, 60639

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Chicago near 2557 W Montrose Ave

Walking

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

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 2557 W Montrose Ave, Chicago

Groceries

9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
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

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

Parks

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

Nightlife

9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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