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Highlights

  • Newly remodeled apartment
  • Stove and fridge included
  • Storage unit available
  • Street parking only
  • Coin laundry unit

Location

5200 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA|New City
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Management

David Realty Team

Leasing office

(312) 883-1535

Property Overview

Now Leasing offers a strong overall rental option with a high expert rating, competitive value, and a convenient location. It features a newly remodeled apartment with a stove and fridge included, plus a storage unit, coin laundry, and street parking only. It also stands out for its close proximity to a top-rated elementary school.

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

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Now Leasing is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Now Leasing 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

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,395 /mo1 unit availableNewly remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment located in the New City area. Storage unit available for rent for an addition $100 per month. $500 non-refundable move-in fee - $60 application fee - 575 credit score - No pets (non-negotiable) - Tenant pays gas and electric - Stove and fridge included - Coin laundry unit in building - Street parking only. First and last month's rent due at lease signing. Renters Insurance Required. Please text (312)883-1535 for a faster response.

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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

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About Now Leasing

HomeApartments in ChicagoNew City Now Leasing

Newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment located in the New City area. Storage unit available for rent for an addition $100 per month. $500 non-refundable move-in fee - $60 application fee - 575 credit score - No pets (non-negotiable) - Tenant pays gas and electric - Stove and fridge included - Coin laundry unit in building - Street parking only. First and last month's rent due at lease signing. Renters Insurance Required.


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Now Leasing is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Now Leasing 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 Now Leasing
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.
Now Leasing 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, Now Leasing 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.
Now Leasing 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 Now Leasing does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.
Now Leasing 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.

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 Now Leasing compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in New City

2-bedroom apartments at Now Leasing cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New City.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
New City
Chicago
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$2,200
September 2024$2,235
October 2024$2,200
November 2024$2,118
December 2024$1,961
January 2025$1,932
February 2025$1,991
March 2025$2,036
April 2025$2,050
May 2025$2,040
June 2025$2,012
July 2025$2,172
August 2025$2,064
September 2025$1,986
October 2025$1,940
November 2025$1,952
December 2025$1,950
January 2026$1,997
February 2026$2,041
March 2026$2,232
April 2026$2,219
May 2026$2,257
June 2026$2,198
July 2026$2,192
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in New City
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,097
September 2024$1,100
October 2024$1,123
November 2024$1,195
December 2024$900
January 2025$1,100
February 2025$1,100
March 2025$1,350
April 2025$1,350
July 2025$998
August 2025$999
September 2025$998
July 2026$1,150

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

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

$55,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $55,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,395.
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Schools near Now Leasing

William T. Sherman Elementary School

1000 w 52nd st

chicago, IL, 60609

PK, K-8Public
C

Chicago Commons Paulo Freire Center

1653 west 43rd st

chicago, IL, 60609

PKPublic

Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center

1701 west 63rd st

chicago, IL, 60636

PKPublic

Christopher Elementary School

5042 s artesian ave

chicago, IL, 60632

K-8Public
C

Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

8 w root st

chicago, IL, 60609

K-6Public
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Neighborhood

New City | Chicago, IL

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

Getting around Chicago near 5200 S Carpenter St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 5200 S Carpenter St, Chicago

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

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

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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