Monthly rent

$6,300

Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,900

Monthly rent	$6,300
Beds	3
Baths	2
Sqft	1,900

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Location

1240 W School St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA|Lakeview

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Stephanie Biederman

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

(844) 326-6875 ext. 5193

About 1240 W School St

Property Status: Active Rarely available 3-bedroom, 2-bath fully styled and furnished property located at 1240 W School offers 1,900 square feet of living space with a large and private back yard and parking. The kitchen is a culinary dream with a handmade laCanche French stove, fully equipped for entertaining. The extra large deck features a Napoleon grill, French garden dining table seating 8 and a 20' outdoor sofa. The private garden includes an outdoor dining area for 8 and is enclosed by trees. 1 king bedroom, 2 full bedrooms, laundry room. The large living room features a Chicago made Washburn grand piano. Floors are whitewashed Eastern white pine. Located in the heart of the Southport Corridor it is conveniently located 1 block to Southport, 6 blocks to Wrigley Field, walk/ride to lake/trails. Southport and Belmont trains just a few blocks away. Office Phone: (800) 795-1010 Copyright © 2025 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Source: MREDIL|MLS Listing No. 12483279

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Neighborhood

Lakeview

Zip code

60657

Type

House for rent

Rent trends in Lakeview

3-bedroom apartments at 1240 W School St cost about 75% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Lakeview.

Median rents as of Oct 11 2025.

Lakeview

Chicago

A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Chicago
Month	Median Rent
October 2023	$2,800
November 2023	$2,848
December 2023	$2,890
January 2024	$2,900
February 2024	$2,763
March 2024	$3,086
April 2024	$3,047
May 2024	$3,130
June 2024	$3,237
July 2024	$3,286
August 2024	$3,019
September 2024	$3,002
October 2024	$2,997
November 2024	$2,921
December 2024	$2,891
January 2025	$2,880
February 2025	$2,917
March 2025	$2,888
April 2025	$2,911
May 2025	$2,944
June 2025	$2,961
July 2025	$2,986
August 2025	$2,854
September 2025	$2,699
October 2025	$2,650

A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Lakeview
Month	Median Rent
October 2023	$3,285
November 2023	$3,197
December 2023	$3,105
January 2024	$3,079
February 2024	$3,372
March 2024	$3,395
April 2024	$3,451
May 2024	$3,498
June 2024	$3,597
July 2024	$3,523
August 2024	$3,587
September 2024	$3,497
October 2024	$3,383
November 2024	$3,350
December 2024	$3,350
January 2025	$3,383
February 2025	$3,698
March 2025	$3,613
April 2025	$3,550
May 2025	$3,568
June 2025	$3,612
July 2025	$3,749
August 2025	$3,682
September 2025	$3,588
October 2025	$3,601

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 1240 W School St

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Walking

10/10

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

Driving

4/10

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

8/10

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

Points of interest for 1240 W School St, Chicago

Groceries

8/10

At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

8/10

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

7/10

Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

2/10

At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10

Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

9/10

Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

Central Air	Deck
Furnished	Natural Gas

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