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Price
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8/23/2026
Listed
$2,100
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Property Description
Welcome to 5939 N. Melvina! This clean and well-maintained building offers a spacious, beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in the desirable Norwood Park neighborhood. The unit features two generously sized bedrooms with oversized closets, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, and a modern kitchen with 42" white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, built-in microwave, and dishwasher. Enjoy the comfort of central air conditioning, plus convenient coin laundry in the building. Located on a quiet, tree-lined residential street, the property is close to neighborhood shops, restaurants, parks, CTA bus routes, Metra, and offers easy access to I-90/94, downtown Chicago, and O'Hare Airport. Heat and one parking space are INCLUDED in the monthly rent. Pets are welcome for an additional monthly rent. Available immediately. Rental requirements:Minimum 650 credit score, monthly income of at least 2.5x the monthly rent, Full credit and background check, Income verification required for all applicants. A wonderful combination of space, updates, convenience, and location in one of Chicago's most desirable Northwest Side neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5939 N Melvina Ave #1
General
- Rent: $2,100
- Status: Active
- Type: Rental
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12740579
- Updated: Today (8/23/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Lease Includes: Water, Parking, Scavenger, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal
- Date Available: 8/23/2026
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
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
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Off-Alley, Off-Street, Yes
Location
- Area: CHI - Norwood Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: north/south on Milwaukee to Peterson, west to Melvina, south to property
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Hitch Elementary School
- High School: Taft High School
- Private School: Taft High School
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, / 50lbs.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Baseboard
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Entry Floor Number: 2
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,200
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1970
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2021
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
Animals
- Animals Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
Financial Considerations
- Lease Price: $2,100
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1970
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation: Contact Listing Agent
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Schools serving 5939 N Melvina Ave #1
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hitch Elementary School 5625 North McVicker Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
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Price History for 5939 N Melvina Ave #1
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- Rental
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,050Sq. Ft.
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- Rental
- Active
- Updated 12 hours ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
- 900Sq. Ft.
Listed by Kaye Sotto Rice (224) 542-0554
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- Rental
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,100Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 12 hours ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,300Sq. Ft.
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5939 N Melvina Avenue #1, Chicago, IL 60646 (MLS# 12740579) is a Rental property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5939 N Melvina Avenue #1 is currently listed for rent at $2,100 and was received on August 23, 2026. This property is listed by Laura Herlo from our McMullen/O'Hare Office.Want to learn more about 5939 N Melvina Avenue #1? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Norwood Park? You can browse all Norwood Park rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.