180 North Jefferson
Studio - 3 Beds
$2,350 - $5,810
$1,850
5244 W Altgeld St, Chicago, IL 60639
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What This House Offers
Spacious and well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath second-floor apartment available July 1st in the desirable Belmont Cragin neighborhood. This bright unit features... a sunroom, an enclosed back porch, and one garage parking space included in the rent...a rare convenience in the area. Located at 5244 W. Altgeld St., Chicago, you'll enjoy walking distance to public transportation, shopping, restaurants, parks, and highly rated neighborhood schools, making it an ideal location for commuters and families alike. Water is included in the rent. Tenant is responsible for gas and electricity. A 12-month lease is required. Rental qualifications include monthly household income of at least three times the rent, a minimum average credit score of 680 for all applicants, no prior evictions, bankruptcies, or recent collections. A one-month security deposit is required. No pets allowed. All occupants 18 years of age or older must complete an application and credit/background screening. Contact us today to schedule your private showing before this excellent rental opportunity is gone.
Unit
- $1,850
Total Monthly Price - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 925 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Basement
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Vinyl Flooring
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Garages
5244 W Altgeld St 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.
- Garage
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1930
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- Bonus Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- 925 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
Flooring
- Wood
- Luxury Vinyl Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Unfinished Basement
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Off Alley Parking
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Included in Price
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 25 x 125
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Public Water Source
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Property Available on 2026-06-01
- Rent includes water, parking, scavenger, exterior maintenance, lawn care
Community Details
Amenities
- No Laundry Facilities
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Destination Address
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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Somewhat drivable30 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
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Active75 / 100
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Travel and Transit
Commuter Rail
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
20 min Drive
Airport
Chicago Midway International
21 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Schubert Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Northwest Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Dayspring Christian Academy
Grades K-8
Private
Grace English Lutheran School
Grades PK-8
Private
Foreman High School
Grades 9-12
Public
North Center Handicapped Children
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Wilbur Wright College
Drive: 10 min (4.2 mi)
Dominican University, Priory
Drive: 11 min (4.4 mi)
Concordia University-Chicago
Drive: 13 min (5 mi)
Dominican University
Drive: 12 min (5 mi)
Discover Cragin, Chicago, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5244 W Altgeld St proximity to 5201-5219 W Fullerton Ave, 5409-5413 Diversey Ave, and 5634-5650 W Fullerton Ave. 5201-5219 W Fullerton Ave is 0.6 miles away, and 5409-5413 Diversey Ave is within a 9 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 5244 W Altgeld St has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 4.2 miles. Transit options include Logan Square Station and Belmont Station (Blue Line).
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5244 W Altgeld St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Riis Park, LaFollette Park, and Portage Park.
Airports
Living in Cragin provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 20 minutes from 5244 W Altgeld St. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 11.4 miles away.
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