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3249 N Elston Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60618, USA|Avondale
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Property Overview
Strong value for money in the local market and a lively, walkable neighborhood with good transit access make this an appealing option. The surrounding area offers a bustling social scene with diverse age groups and convenient nearby destinations. The main tradeoff is a relatively long distance to the nearest grocery store at just over 4.3 miles.
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
Less expensive
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 3249 N Elston Ave #2, Avondale
Features
| Forced Air | Hardwood Floor |
| Water |
Appliances
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Community
| Sewage |
Grounds
| Lawn | Off-Street Parking |
| Outdoor Space |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 3249 N Elston Ave #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 17% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Avondale.
Property Id: 2537272 Welcome to your new home at 3249 N Elston Ave in Chicago! This charming single-unit property offers a beautiful hardwood floor, modern kitchen with oven and refrigerator, forced air heating, and off-street parking. Enjoy the convenience of included sewage and water. With a rent of $1825, this smoke-free and pet-free property won't last long! Apply now!
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 3249 N Elston Ave #2 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Avondale |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60618 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Avondale
2-bedroom apartments at 3249 N Elston Ave #2 cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of May 23 2026.
Avondale
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,768 |
| July 2024 | $2,862 |
| August 2024 | $2,702 |
| September 2024 | $2,706 |
| October 2024 | $2,704 |
| November 2024 | $2,621 |
| December 2024 | $2,508 |
| January 2025 | $2,470 |
| February 2025 | $2,498 |
| March 2025 | $2,508 |
| April 2025 | $2,495 |
| May 2025 | $2,498 |
| June 2025 | $2,498 |
| July 2025 | $2,550 |
| August 2025 | $2,491 |
| September 2025 | $2,419 |
| October 2025 | $2,402 |
| November 2025 | $2,428 |
| December 2025 | $2,348 |
| January 2026 | $2,436 |
| February 2026 | $2,425 |
| March 2026 | $2,537 |
| April 2026 | $2,503 |
| May 2026 | $2,568 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,012 |
| July 2024 | $2,042 |
| August 2024 | $1,956 |
| September 2024 | $1,902 |
| October 2024 | $1,995 |
| November 2024 | $1,909 |
| December 2024 | $1,888 |
| January 2025 | $1,937 |
| February 2025 | $1,995 |
| March 2025 | $1,999 |
| April 2025 | $2,030 |
| May 2025 | $2,076 |
| June 2025 | $2,222 |
| July 2025 | $2,263 |
| August 2025 | $2,198 |
| September 2025 | $2,071 |
| October 2025 | $2,076 |
| November 2025 | $1,998 |
| December 2025 | $1,996 |
| January 2026 | $2,013 |
| February 2026 | $2,113 |
| March 2026 | $2,378 |
| April 2026 | $2,399 |
| May 2026 | $2,266 |
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Can I afford to live at 3249 N Elston Ave #2?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$73,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $73,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,825.
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Schools near 3249 N Elston Ave #2
Carl Von Linne Elementary School
3221 n sacramento ave
chicago, IL, 60618
PK, K-8Public
B
North River Elementary School
4416 n troy st
chicago, IL, 60625
PK, K-8Public
C+
Chicago Commons Taylor Center for New Experiences
1633 north hamlin ave
chicago, IL, 60647
PKPublic
Albany Park Community Center
5101 n kimball ave 1
chicago, IL, 60625
PKPublic
Belmont-Cragin Elementary School
5252 w palmer st
chicago, IL, 60639
PK, K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Chicago near 3249 N Elston Ave #2
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
7/10
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 3249 N Elston Ave #2, Chicago
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
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
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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