1459 W Lexington St

If you're a graduate student in the health sciences on the Medical Campus, this one is worth a serious look. Three real bedrooms, 13-foot ceilings, built-in lofted beds, and a private outdoor porch at a price point that makes sense when split three or four ways. 1459 W Lexington sits on a quiet residential street a block from Garibaldi Park and steps from the Medical Campus. It has the calm, neighborhood feel of a side street with the convenience of being minutes from UIC, Rush, and the health sciences buildings on Ashland. Taylor Street shops, restaurants, and the CTA Pink Line are nearby. Zone 5 street parking available for neighborhood residents. The building is a classic Chicago brick corner building well-maintained, good light, and a private porch and patio area shared by residents. Secured bike rack on site. Your unit is on the first floor with three large windows in the living room and good natural light throughout. The ceilings are what you notice first 13 feet, which is what makes the lofted bed setup in each bedroom possible and genuinely functional. Every bedroom has a built-in lofted bed with open space underneath room for a desk, a chair, a dresser, however you want to use it. It's a setup that works especially well for residents and students who want a dedicated study space without sacrificing a real bed. Three bedrooms, all with the same configuration, plus great closet space in each room. The half bath and full bath are both in the hallway practical layout for shared living. The living and dining area is open plan with the kitchen a generous, airy space that feels even larger with the ceiling height. Hardwood floors throughout the living areas, tile in the kitchen and bath. Kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances stove, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator plus a garbage disposal and ample cabinet space. In-unit washer and dryer. Thermostat-controlled forced air heating and central air conditioning. Private WiFi network dedicated exclusively to your apartment included in rent and ready to go on move-in day. Rent includes hot water, water/sewer, trash and recycling service, and professional weekly cleaning of all common areas. Private storage locker in the basement. Tenant is responsible for gas and electric. Maximum four residents. University Rentals is a locally owned and operated company rooted in Chicago. We own every building we manage no third-party management, no absentee ownership. We've been part of this neighborhood for over a decade and we're genuinely invested in it. Maintenance is handled within 48 hours because responsive ownership is what we're built around. Our standard is simple: we take care of these buildings the way we'd want our own home taken care of. 12 month lease. Rent includes: Wi-Fi, hot water, water/sewer, trash/recycling service, and weekly cleaning services of all the common areas in the building. Tenant is responsible for gas and electric.