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Property Description
Bright top-floor unit featuring central air conditioning, in-unit laundry, and fresh paint throughout. The kitchen boasts newer cabinets, granite countertops, and brand-new microwave, range, and oven. Enjoy your own backyard and private patio area. Convenient location just one block from Skinner and Union Park, with easy access to the Green Line at Lake Street and Blue Line at Van Buren. Madison and Ashland buses, plus the Eisenhower and Kennedy Expressways, are nearby. Close to UIC, Rush Medical Center, and the vibrant dining and nightlife along Madison and Randolph Streets. McDonald's and Google corporate headquarters are less than a mile away. Assigned schools: Skinner Magnet Elementary and Whitney Young. Pets welcome-cats okay; dogs under 16 lbs. One assigned parking space included with rent.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1538 W Monroe St #3
General
- Rent: $2,100
- Status: Active
- Type: Rental
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12732790
- Updated: 8/13/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Approvals: Credit Report
- Lease Includes: Water, Parking, Scavenger, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Air Conditioning
- Date Available: 8/13/2026
Interior
- Basement: None
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Non-Smoking Building, Non-Smoking Unit
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Yes
Location
- Area: CHI - Near West Side
- County: Cook
- Township: West Chicago
- Driving Directions: ON MONROE BETWEEN ASHLAND AND LAFLIN
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, / 16#lbs.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Rubber
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Entry Floor Number: 3
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 750
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1898
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2020
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 4
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: COMMON
Animals
- Animals Allowed: Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size
Financial Considerations
- Lease Price: $2,100
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1898
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
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Schools
Schools serving 1538 W Monroe St #3
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Brown W Elementary School 54 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Skinner Elementary School 111 South Throop Street, Chicago, IL 60607 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Wells Community Academy High School 936 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 | 9-11 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 1538 W Monroe St #3
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8/13/2026
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1538 W Monroe Street #3, Chicago, IL 60607 (MLS# 12732790) is a Rental property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1538 W Monroe Street #3 is currently listed for rent at $2,100 and was received on August 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 1538 W Monroe Street #3? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Near West Side? You can browse all Near West Side rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

