$1,095 per month

5501 W School St Unit 1C Chicago, IL 60641

Cragin Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
400 Sq Ft
1927 Built

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Central Air
  • Family Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room
  • 5-minute walk to Chopin Park

About This Home

Come see this cozy 1 bedroom apartment. Enjoy updated cabinets, countertops, vanity, stainless steel appliances, modern bathroom fixtures, and a stunning refinished wood floor throughout. This bright 2nd-floor unit features thermal windows and a contemporary kitchen with a peninsula that doubles as a breakfast bar. Tenant-controlled central heating and cooling. Unit was fully re-insulated during 2018 rehab for eco-friendly utility costs. Tenant pays gas and electric; rent includes water and garbage/recycling. Building protected by security cameras and a brand new video doorbell intercom & entry system. Commercial grade coin laundry & storage locker located onsite. 1 parking spot is available with this unit for an extra 125 dollars a month. Gigabit fiber WiFi internet available for extra 40 dollars a month. Landlord selection criteria: Landlord will only review fully completed applications with the necessary supporting documents (application plus proof of income plus driver's license) on a first come first serve basis. Landlord prefers 2 year lease at $1095 a month but will consider a 1 year lease at $1145. NO PETS! NO SMOKING! Credit score of 650+ with listing agent running background/credit check for qualified applications paid by tenant on platform Listing2Leasing of 40 dollars. No evictions or bankruptcies. Income minimum of 2x's monthly rent. Non-refundable move-in fee of 350 dollars, 1 month security deposit, and proof of renters insurance will be required at time of signed lease.

Listing Agent

Sara Koman

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate Brokerage Email: clientcare@starckre.com License #475193106 Listed on: 11/25/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2018

Home Design

  • Property Attached
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 400 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,095
  • Property Available on 12/1/25
  • Rent includes water

Community Details

Overview

  • 4 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

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Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-12-01
  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Rental Price: 1095
  • Security Deposit: 1095
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Fees/Approvals: Credit Report,Move-in Fee,Refundable Damage Deposit

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Attached: Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • EntryLevel: 2
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Attribution Contact: clientcare@starckre.com
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 400
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Square Footage Comments: Floor Plan
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Yes
  • ParkingTotal: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Storage
  • Rent Includes: Water
  • Management Company: Self Managed

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 7473 SQFT

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 4

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12524258

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)