1851 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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. Read More