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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Hardwood floors
  • Closet space
  • Shared laundry
  • Pet friendly

Location

540 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA|Lakeview

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Contact

Mary Kuipers

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(844) 326-7656 ext. 5785

Amenities for 540 W Wellington Ave, Lakeview

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood Floor

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry
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Policies and fees

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Move-in Fee

One-time.

$395

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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SITUATIONAL FEES

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Building details

Property details

Lease terms12+ months
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About 540 W Wellington Ave

HomeApartments in ChicagoLakeview 540 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

This spacious apartment is located in a highly desirable, walkable neighborhood. You are minutes to the Lake, tons of restaurants, bars, shopping and all that East Lakeview has to offer. Plus, there are several grocery stores within a block or two. This studio apartment features hardwood floors w tons of closet space. There is shared laundry in the building on the ground floor as well. The apartment is pet friendly too! Call today and we'll get you in your new apartment!


540 W Wellington Ave is great for:

Pet owners

  • 24 pet supply stores near the property
  • 3 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet hospitals in the area

Address details

NeighborhoodLakeview
Zip code60657
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in Lakeview

studio apartments at 540 W Wellington Ave cost about 7% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Lakeview.

Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
Lakeview
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,627
March 2024$1,926
April 2024$1,745
May 2024$1,751
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Lakeview
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,325
March 2024$1,312
April 2024$1,367
May 2024$1,482
June 2024$1,493
July 2024$1,532
August 2024$1,495
September 2024$1,495
October 2024$1,467
November 2024$1,473
December 2024$1,483
January 2025$1,448
February 2025$1,485
March 2025$1,492
April 2025$1,495
May 2025$1,498
June 2025$1,540
July 2025$1,506
August 2025$1,460
September 2025$1,450
October 2025$1,450
November 2025$1,416
December 2025$1,434
January 2026$1,479

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 540 W Wellington Ave

The Nettelhorst School

3252 n broadway st

chicago, IL, 60657

PK, K-8Public
A-

Skinner North Elementary School

640 w scott st

chicago, IL, 60610

K-8Public
A-

Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center

160 w wendell st

chicago, IL, 60610

PK, K-8Public
C+

North River Elementary School

4416 n troy st

chicago, IL, 60625

PK, K-8Public
C+

Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School

3030 w arthington st

chicago, IL, 60612

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Neighborhood

Lakeview | Chicago, IL

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

Getting around Chicago near 540 W Wellington Ave

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

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 540 W Wellington Ave, Chicago

Groceries

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

Shopping

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

Cafes

8/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

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

Nightlife

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

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