Date
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Price
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6/15/2026
Listed
$2,500
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Property Description
Sunny second-floor apartment directly across from Humboldt Park, with picture windows framing the trees and beautiful park sunsets. Hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, central air, and in-unit laundry. Flexible three-bedroom layout, with the third bedroom ideal as a home office, nursery, or guest room. Enjoy a private rear deck plus a huge shared fenced yard and patio, complete with a cherry tree that actually produces cherries! Business-level high-speed internet, trash and water are included in the rent (tenant provides their own router). Pets welcome with owner approval. Security deposit required. Well-maintained owner-occupied building just steps from Humboldt Park, neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, and CTA buses. Amazing location!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1253 N California Ave #2
General
- Rent: $2,500
- Status: Active
- Type: Rental
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12676046
- Updated: 6/15/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease Includes: Water, Internet
- Date Available: 6/15/2026
Interior
- Basement: None
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Location
- Area: CHI - West Town
- County: Cook
- Township: West Chicago
- Driving Directions: Heading East on Division from the lake, turn N on California.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, / 999lbs.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Low-Rise (1 to 3 Stories)
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Entry Floor Number: 2
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2015
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 4
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: 48 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Animals
- Animals Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
Financial Considerations
- Lease Price: $2,500
- Security Deposit: Y
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
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Schools serving 1253 N California Ave #2
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
De Diego Elementary Community Academy 1313 North Claremont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 | PK-8 | 0.6 mi |
Clemente Community Academy High School 1147 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
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Price History for 1253 N California Ave #2
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- 1,350Sq. Ft.
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- 2,400Sq. Ft.
Listed by Ellsbury Group
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- Updated 6 days ago
- 3Beds
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- 1,564Sq. Ft.
Listed by 33 Management LLC
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 9 hours ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 720Sq. Ft.
Listed by McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
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- 1,500Sq. Ft.
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- 848Sq. Ft.
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- Updated 4 days ago
- 2Beds
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- 1,000Sq. Ft.
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1253 N California Avenue #2, Chicago, IL 60622 (MLS# 12676046) is a Rental property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1253 N California Avenue #2 is currently listed for rent at $2,500 and was received on June 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 1253 N California Avenue #2? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in West Town? You can browse all West Town rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.