1851 W Chicago Ave Apartments

2-bedroom on Chicago Avenue in the heart of East Village / Ukrainian Village. North-facing unit in a beautifully maintained vintage walk-up. Owner operated and manager building. THE UNIT -Private porch entrance in back of property - Real hardwood floors throughout - Renovated kitchen with white shaker cabinets, black granite countertops, and full stainless steel appliance package: gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and built-in microwave - Modern bathroom with walk-in shower, glass enclosure, and vanity with storage - IN-UNIT washer/dryer (Whirlpool stacked) - Central heat AND central A/C (individually metered, tenant-controlled) - 9-foot ceilings - Two bedrooms (works beautifully as 1 bedroom + dedicated home office / den) OPTIONAL PARKING - Off-street parking available in private lot behind building: $150/month additional to included in lease) - Permit street parking is available in the neighborhood (one block over) THE LOCATION (Walk Score 95 | Transit Score 71 | Bike Score 96) - Steps from the best of Chicago Avenue: Match A, Every Now and Then, Prequel, Brasero, West Town Bakery, Cleo’s - Mariano's, Kasias Deli, and East Ukrainian Village shops within 4-block walk - Multiple CTA options: Division Blue Line (~15 min walk), Ashland/Damen Green Line (~17 min walk), Chicago Ave #66 bus at your doorstep, will take to Chicago Blue Line - Easy access to I-90/94 Kennedy Expressway - 2 Divvy bike share station within 2 blocks (Wood St and Damen T) - Eckhart Park nearby for a local gym, runs, dog walks, and pickup soccer UTILITIES - Tenant pays: electric, gas, internet, cable - Owner pays: water, sewer, trash, recycling LEASE TERMS - 12-month lease minimum (flexible on longer options) - Available October 1, 2026 - No security deposit - $400 non-refundable move-in fee per occupant - Third party application fee per occupant (~$35-50) - Pet-friendly: $300 one-time pet fee (one pet maximum, breed restrictions apply) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - Minimum 650 credit score - Verifiable monthly income of 3x rent ($6,600 gross for unit + parking) - Stable employment history (2+ years preferred) Move-in ready in early October after turnover. Showings by appointment only — 48 hours notice required. TBC - timed blocks of times for showings in mid August.