5154 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 900 sqft

5154 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641

Cragin

Home Highlights

Apartment
900 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 5154 W School St.
  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Spacious, modern apartment, heat, electric, and water included. Large eat in kitchen, plenty of cabinets and counter space. Several closets. Coin op laundry. Application, credit check and move-in fee required.

No smoking building. Move in fee and last month's rent required. Pet fee if applicable. Application fee and good credit.
5154 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft apartment in Cragin. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2026 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 18, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,078/month.

Home Details for 5154 W School St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHeating Fuel: Baseboard

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 5154 W School St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5206 W Schubert Ave #1, Chicago, IL
0.76
Apartment
$115,000
12/16/25
2
1
922 sqft
2702 N Laramie Ave #3, Chicago, IL
0.76
Apartment
$118,000
12/16/25
2
1
800 sqft
5204 W Schubert Ave #3, Chicago, IL
0.76
Apartment
$95,000
12/16/25
1
1
800 sqft
5202 W Schubert Ave #2, Chicago, IL
0.76
Apartment
$95,000
12/16/25
1
1
800 sqft
5200 W Schubert Ave #3, Chicago, IL
0.76
Apartment
$110,000
12/16/25
1
1
1,200 sqft
2702 N Laramie Ave #2, Chicago, IL
0.76
Apartment
$95,000
12/16/25
2
1
-
3638 N Keeler Ave #1, Chicago, IL
1.30
Apartment
$965,000
08/06/26
2
1
1,200 sqft
2441 N Lowell Ave #1, Chicago, IL
1.52
Apartment
$530,000
11/03/25
2
1
1,000 sqft
4004 W Wellington Ave #2, Chicago, IL
1.53
Apartment
$145,000
11/17/25
2
1
1,000 sqft
2536 N Austin Ave #1, Chicago, IL
1.40
Apartment
$520,000
10/31/25
3
1
1,400 sqft
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Rental Market Trends in Cragin

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,078/mo
Average rent
$1.57K
$45MoM
Available listings
60
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Neighborhood Overview

Cragin
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What Locals Say about Cragin

At least 438 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 34 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say parking is easy

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Xmzpnj78pj
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for all my life,In all my life no package has been stolen in this neighborhood all the streets/sidewalks are well maintained "
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  • Td2vyb29r5
    "I like to live here, the schools are good and the neighborhood too, the only bad thing is the difficulty of finding parking"
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  • Naomiafrias
    "To let their children be who they want to become and for their children to grow and live their life "
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  • Trulia User
    "Apt allows cats, why not small dogs, people sometimes need service dogs, or just regular smaller dogs, if the apt isn't big enough for a medium or larger dog."
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  • Trulia User
    "dogs are welcomed in my neighborhood. pet owners just need to clean after them. Also, if they see another dog being walked by their owner cross the street to avoid an attack from that other dog "
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  • Trulia User
    "Too many shootings and the only good thing about it is rent is cheap, there is a lot of schools around. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing special in here, quite zone except the big avenues with relatively friendly people, without too much violence or incidents."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for 9 years and it’s has everything at hand no transportation needed. Everyone is friendly and picks up after their pets and maintains their homes. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not many dogs being walked. People just keep their dogs in the yards I guess. I have yet to see a dog being walked. "
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  • Trulia User
    "they love the community pet friendly and plenty of green areas for pets most clean up after their pets clean community "
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  • Trulia User
    "Safe! There’s lots of parks, schools and churches. Easy to get around. Lots of restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Parking is tough if you don’t have a garage. Taxes are low compared to other parts of the city."
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  • Trulia User
    "Kids are safe playing outside. The area is peaceful and neighbors are friendly. Close to parks and libraries "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of renovations and construction going on. Area definitely on a upswing! Wide range of homes in price and size. Decent taxes. Most homes and blocks are well kept, some better than others. Many schools and parks. Lots of places to eat and shop close by. Not a lot of crime But you still have to be careful your in the CITY. Kinda loud at times with weekend yard parties or cars bumping and thumping. Litter is one thing we could do a better job of! KEEP IT CLEAN PEOPLE!. Have lived in the area for over 30years. Very diverse. Central location in the City makes it easy to get around. It’s the people who make a neighborhood great! Let’s do our part people.."
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  • Trulia User
    "not worth it to have a family in this area that's for sure they just might be on the street there's not much to do in this area always police cars going up and down the streets and you hear about break in's. "
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  • Destiny.figueroa81
    "The community was very well kept and easy access to public transportation. I was able to take my son trick or treating for Halloween. "
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  • Kimberly C. C.
    "Direct access to buses that connect to blue line. Buses come frequently on Belmont and Diversey. Blue line connects to other lines and takes to downtown directly "
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  • Paco64chgo
    "To much crime and drugs , police never do anything, the alleys are dirty. Cars get damaged if parked in the street "
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  • Jen M.
    "Our community has Block parties that make it really nice to meet your neighbors and hang out. A lot of people own dogs and that is nice for meeting neighbors too. "
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  • Fatima R.
    "Great community, neighborhoods are all friendly. Very easy to get around. Would be hard to leave from here."
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  • Laura.martinez101987
    "great school for children to attend, its safe for my children to walk home from and to school. the streets are clean"
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  • Yary V.
    "Area is pretty calm most neighbors are very friendly there’s plenty of stores around but it’s extremely hard to find parking!! "
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  • Wrekkajn
    "Super convenient! Belmont bus runs 24/7. Lots of grocery stores. Blue Line is relatively close. Night life isn't too crazy. "
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  • Brisa323
    "It makes me feels safe. I really love how peaceful it can get. Neighbors are great! Everyone is very friendly. I haven’t experienced much violence for the past three years that have we lived here."
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  • Robyn S.
    "I've live here for a bit over 2 years. I love my block great neighbors that's for sure. I am pretty centrally located 20 minutes to the highway my office etc."
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  • Brenda
    "This neighborhood is very friendly, and people know each other. Public transportation is accessible north & south. "
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  • Joyce .
    "I love that the ice cream truck comes through daily. Lots a families and super nice people. Lots of good grocery stores. "
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  • Kay.la0212
    "I’ve lived in this area for about 2 years now. Never had any problem & my neighbors are very friendly. "
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  • Fritzimayf.buenaflor
    "Most of dog owners I see doesn’t have plastic bag for their dog’s poop. Be careful walking on the front yard grass. There maybe dog poops..."
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  • Jessimikaaa
    "Mostly Hispanic neighborhood. Lots of grocery stores & places to eat. Plenty of open late liquor stores. "
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  • Austria Q.
    "Dog owners would not like living in the area because other people with dogs don’t know how to follow rules! They walk their dog without a leash all the time!!! "
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  • Jblack773
    "Great access to public transportation such as bus and blue line, however no direct access to expressway "
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  • Urzua m.
    "Block parties and the Belmont cragin fest every year. There are also a few parks within walking distance in the area. "
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  • Dmartinezmatos
    "A little traffic. Not too much. Easy to get around the city in big steeet and small streets. Bike route accessible. A few parks. And very easy to take the bus anywhere if necessary. Blue line. Not too far away. "
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  • Vlozad0718
    "Dog owner will love the near by park on Belmont and Lamon they will also love the fact that a few blocks away there is a dog training program. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 18, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,500
May 2, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,500
Apr 5, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,500
Mar 31, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,500
Feb 21, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,500

Frequently asked questions about 5154 W School St

  • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chicago is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
    The median sale price in Chicago is $389K. That is up $10.33K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Cragin neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Cragin neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in Cragin, Chicago.
  • What are the closest schools to 5154 W School St?
    The closest schools to 5154 W School St in Chicago, IL are Falconer Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), Foreman High School (rated 1/10), Gray Elementary School (Pre-K/Middle, rated 4/10).
  • Does 5154 W School St have parking?
    Yes, 5154 W School St in Chicago, IL has on-site parking.

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