
5144 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
What This House Offers
Spacious 3 bed, 2 bath home featuring hardwood floors and a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the added flexibility of a partially finished... basement, plus the convenience of in-unit laundry, central AC, and a gas furnace. The home also includes a detached garage and a partially fenced yard, offering plenty of space for storage and outdoor enjoyment. Pet-friendly. Tenant responsible for all utilities.
The non-refundable application fee is $65/adult (18+). In lieu of a security deposit, there will be a non-refundable move-in fee of $975 per household. Pet fees will apply if allowed. Internet/cable install paid by the resident. Renters Insurance required to move in.
AMENITIES:
* Refrigerator
* Dishwasher
* Microwave
* Cats ok
* Gas furnace
* Stove / oven
* No smoking
* Dogs ok
* Lawn care included
* Laundry in unit
* Hardwood floors
* Stainless steel appliances
* Tenants pay gas and electric
* Detached garage
* Tenant pays water
* Tenant pays trash removal
* Snow removal not included
* central ac
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Unit
- $3,000 / month
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1400 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
5144 S Melvina Ave is a single-family home for rent in Chicago, IL
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
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Chicago, IL 60638
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active75 / 100
Travel and Transit




Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Byrne Elementary School
Grades K-8
Public
Kinzie Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
St Jane De Chantal School
Grades PK-8
Private
Kennedy High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Richard J. Daley College
Drive: 13 min (6.1 mi)
Concordia University-Chicago
Drive: 21 min (9.6 mi)
Dominican University, Priory
Drive: 20 min (9.6 mi)
Saint Xavier University
Drive: 21 min (9.7 mi)
Discover Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5144 S Melvina Ave proximity to Merrimac Square, Home Run Pizzaria Plaza, and 6417-6425 W Archer Ave. Merrimac Square is 0.7 miles away, and Home Run Pizzaria Plaza is within a 9 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 5144 S Melvina Ave has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 5.5 miles. Transit options include Midway Terminal and Pulaski Station (Orange Line).
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5144 S Melvina Ave are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 4 miles, including White Eagle Woods-North and White Eagle Woods-South.
Airports
Living in Garfield Ridge provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 5 minutes from 5144 S Melvina Ave. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 20.2 miles away.
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