841 W 61st St #2, Chicago, IL 60621
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath

841 W 61st St #2, Chicago, IL 60621

Englewood

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

What's unique:Plenty of natural lightFreshly painted unitFunctional layout
Beautiful 2-bedroom apartment available for rent today at 841 W 61st St, Chicago.
This freshly painted unit offers plenty of natural light and features a spacious kitchen with a pantry, complete with a refrigerator and stove. The building is pet-friendly and conveniently located near the expressway and public transportation for an easy commute.

Unit Features:
- 2 bedrooms | 1 full bathroom
- Second-floor unit
- Bright living spaces with natural light
- Functional layout
- Tenant pays gas and electric
- Refrigerator and stove/oven included
- No central A/C tenant provides and maintains window units

Pet Policy:
- 1 pet max (small dog or cat)
- $250 non-refundable pet deposit
- $25/month pet rent
- 50 lb weight limit
- No aggressive breeds allowed (Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, etc.)
- Pet registration, vaccination, and bite insurance (if required) must be submitted during application
- Cats must be spayed/neutered and litter-trained
- Ongoing pet compliance required during tenancy

Move-In & Application Fees:
- $500 non-refundable move-in fee
- $125 lease administration fee
- $100 key deposit (due at move-in)
- $50 application fee per adult (non-refundable)
- Renter's insurance required before move-in

Application Requirements:
- Resident score: 575+
- Gross monthly income = 3x rent
- 2+ years of rental history
- No evictions, civil judgments, or bankruptcies
- Employment verification of 90 days (Paystubs and Bank Statements History)
- Self-employed? Submit 2 years of tax returns
- Cosigner may be required if any criteria are unmet

Enjoy flexible living space, a quiet setting, and convenient access to transportation and neighborhood amenities. Schedule your showing today before this unit is gone.

*Applications scored based on credit, income, rental history, employment, and background check.*
841 W 61st St #2, Chicago, IL 60621 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Englewood. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2026 with an asking price of $1,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 11, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,631/month.

Home Details for 841 W 61st St #2

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For Details

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Linoleum Vinyl, Tile

Comparable Sales for 841 W 61st St #2

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6400 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL
0.40
Apartment
$930,000
03/13/26
2
1
-
6332 S Ada St, Chicago, IL
0.72
Apartment
$545,000
02/17/26
3
1
3,486 sqft
1453 W Garfield Blvd #1, Chicago, IL
0.59
Apartment
$92,500
08/14/26
3
2
1,200 sqft
1434 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL
1.08
Apartment
$125,000
06/22/26
2
1
2,952 sqft
5919 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL
1.36
Apartment
$447,000
12/19/25
3
2
1,300 sqft
541 E 60th St, Chicago, IL
1.79
Apartment
$47,000
01/05/26
2
1
927 sqft
7037 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
1.69
Apartment
$295,000
12/09/25
3
1
2,576 sqft
6148 S Rhodes Ave #2, Chicago, IL
1.74
Apartment
$425,000
03/25/26
3
1
1,500 sqft
7208 S Calumet Ave #1, Chicago, IL
2.02
Apartment
$345,000
08/21/26
2
1
2,480 sqft
7706 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL
2.27
Apartment
$335,000
08/20/26
2
1
800 sqft
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 11, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,050
May 5, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,050
Price decreased by 2%
Apr 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,075
Price decreased by 2%
Feb 5, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,100
May 4, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved

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Neighborhood Overview

Englewood
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What Locals Say about Englewood

At least 492 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 32 % Say it's quiet

  • 26 % Say people would walk alone at night

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  • Cameo Cameo
    "What makes my community events special is the way we all cooperate with one another in order to fulfill whatā€™s needed to have the events."
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  • V9vn4nyxfw
    "I been here for years now itā€™s a place to stay but itā€™s getting better now I feel safe where I live "
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  • Riaaam21
    "The church still has community events. People still attend and appear friendly and neighborly. Overall everyone can come together in small unity for children events."
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  • Frances Russell
    "Be safe always. Chicago is a big city and its easy to find stuff to do, good or bad. Just keep an eye on your youth. "
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  • Laura
    "The neighborhood is quiet sometimes and peaceful. The roads are not too bad. Itā€™s a quiet area. You see a lot of kids come from school. "
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  • Angelia s.
    "Iā€™ve lived here here for three years. Never ever had a problem. My neighbors are very respectful and friendly and we watch out for one another. Never ever had a package stolen off my porch or anything. Iā€™m really gone miss my apartment. My landlord and family is amazing and phenomenal people and very supportive and understanding people. And Will rent from them again in the future. "
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  • Teresa Nieves
    "It was actually a bad place but itā€™s getting better. Thereā€™s a lot of mix now and the community is actually being more friendlier actually getting together and riding bikes. I see this place has potential."
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  • Vivianumude
    "My neighborhood has a great assess to a good commute system. I walk 4 minutes to the bus stop and about 10 minutes to the train station. It help me get to any of my destination with ease. "
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  • Arthur_fykes
    "They had no grocery stores or activity that you can do without having to look over your shoulder. The crime very high here."
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't like it here i would not recommend this area. I really would not. there is too much violence, shooting, confrontational individuals. and don't bother ordering anything cuz it will be stolen"
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  • Trulia User
    "Good commute. Train is walking distance. Redline gives you access to the city in minutes. Up and coming area. Who would have thought Englewood is the place to be "
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  • Trulia User
    "Violent and scary they steal sell drugs and Iā€™m not comfortable I be scared to leave out a lot of traffic in and all people ring your bell all night "
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  • Trulia User
    "The commute to and from downtown is a breeze and very convenient I love that I donā€™t have to go out of my way just to travel"
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  • Trulia User
    "it is growing neighborhood but it's Slow Coming up, it still has it up and down, other time it quiet, Grammer schools and High School is close by, if you think this the neighborhood for you ,give it a chance"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great I love living in the area. I feel safe and well secured. Friendly neighbors and nice community stores."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love here the peoples are friendly kids can play outside school close by as well public transportation "
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  • Trulia User
    "I like how people work together ā¤ļø I've leve here for seven years and I feel home neighbors are really friendly neighborhoods is nice I can walk my dog go to the store the only one thing I do not like park is far "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties and vendors vendors Back to school events at churches. Neighbors looking out for each other. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There aren't a great many dogs. The dogs I have experienced were well behaved. There are a lot of stay cats to incite dogs though."
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  • Beverly W.
    "I grew up in this neighborhood and the community has went down tremendously. Too many vacant buildings boarded up no corner store anymore. You have whole Foods on 63rd & Halsted or Fairplay on 47th & Halsted. All I can say is be careful it's really not safe anymore "
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  • Trulia User
    "truthfully some people scared of the neighborhood R&S add this is a beautiful place to live area is it the people is just messed up"
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  • Roy
    "Be safe & careful of your surroundings. They also have a CPS in the area. Multiple corner store in the area. "
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  • Camille
    "I lived here for three years and the violence is too much. The block I live on is great and quite but the surrounding blocks and neighborhood is rough. I often hear gunshots nearby. "
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  • Tay
    "No community events makes this neighborhood special. This neighborhood is unsafe to say the least. There is a lot of gang activity around every corner. "
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  • Maurice C.
    "There are plenty of places to walk your dog here. It may not be safe for some to walk their dog in this neighborhood."
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  • Robin P.
    "We have a lot of parks and corner stores but not much to pick from in them. A neighborhood Walmart and Loweā€™s and sometimes people have block parties and huge community parties at the park. Hamilton park offers family movie nights and lots of after school activities for the kids "
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  • Melba M.
    "Parents should watch their children at all times shootings are frequently and plenty of unleashed big dogs with owners not watching their dogs for your safety "
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  • Chantejackson24
    "Nothing makes this community special. Itā€™s need to be torn down and rebuilt with better apartment and parks. No money goes into this community."
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  • Dave J
    "Not many safe parks. The grocery stores donā€™t have variety so food shopping is tough. And you should have a big dog for protection if u plan on walking at night. "
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  • Cassandramocha
    "Nothing beside gun violence robberies and the neighborhood druggies not to mention the infestation of the buildings rat cats mice and bedbugs . Canā€™t wait to move "
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  • Deion P.
    "Horrible neighborhood. Dangerous and a lot of abandoned houses and buildings. Itā€™s always someone getting shot or hurt. Lots of police cars and sirens. "
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  • Paul G.
    "Living in this area you must be carful and mind your surroundings. If you can stick it out for a while and wait for the upgrades that are coming to area youā€™ll be ok. "
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  • Patrice G.
    "There are no community events in the part of town where I live. I keep to myself and mind my own business. Where I live is pretty quiet so I do not encounter any issues from my neighbors or anyone else in the neighborhood. I have lived here for 12 years and there have been no problems I can speak of. "
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  • Cassandra M.
    "I lived in this neighbourhood for two years and I've been ready to move since I moved here it not just the neighbourhood but also the properties aren't as taken care of a lot of infestation with some buildings in the area. "
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  • Isabel V.
    "I live there for 7 years I donā€™t have any problems y have the cta closer my kids learn how to get the bus n go to work n the store close to my hause bank to "
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  • Michquel H.
    "Very dangerous neighborhood and I wanna move but my school is right next door. Iā€™m currently searching for a new apartment as we speak "
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  • Unspecified
    "The neighborhood needs to stay clean, people need to clean up after their dogs so they donā€™t transfer diseases/bacteria to other animals."
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Frequently asked questions about 841 W 61st St #2

  • 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 $373K. That is down $11.67K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Englewood neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Englewood, Chicago.
  • What are the closest schools to 841 W 61st St #2?
    The closest schools to 841 W 61st St #2 in Chicago, IL are Nicholson Technology Acad Elementary School (Pre-K/Middle, rated 2/10), Urban Prep Charter Englewood High School (rated 3/10).

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