2601 W 55th St

Cozy 1-Bedroom Garden Apartment in Gage Park | $1,000/mo | Available Now Welcome home! This charming garden-level 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment is a great opportunity for anyone looking for an affordable, well-maintained home in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood. The unit features a comfortable living space, a functional kitchen with stove and refrigerator included, and easy access to street parking. Water and garbage are covered by the landlord keeping your monthly costs predictable. Unit Details: 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Garden level Stove & refrigerator included Water & garbage included Parking available (extra fee) Section 8 accepted Rental Requirements: Monthly income of at least 3x the rent ($3,000/mo) Credit score of 550 or higher At least 1 year of employment history Must be 18 years or older No co-signers accepted Move-In Costs: Move-in fee: $500 Administrative fee: $300 First month's rent: $1,000 Total due at move-in: $1,800 Application fee: $35 per main applicant + $20 per additional adult. Background screening through RentSpree: $49.99 per adult. All fees are non-refundable. Showings are by appointment only. Maximum 2 adults per viewing. Please arrive on time a 10-minute grace period applies. Units are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. A unit is only secured once all required move-in funds are received. Move-In Costs Move-in fee: $550.00 Admin fee: $300.00 First month's rent due prior to occupancy: $1,100 Total: $1,950 Occupancy Standards Maximum occupancy: Two (2) persons per bedroom Children two (2) years of age and under are not counted toward occupancy limits Identification Requirements Two (2) valid forms of government-issued identification are required for each adult applicant Screening Process (Two-Step Review) Step 1: Preliminary Income Review Income documentation is reviewed first to confirm affordability Applicants who meet income requirements may proceed to Step 2 Step 2: Full Screening (via Third Party) Credit review: $50.00/adult Eviction history review Credit Criteria Minimum credit score: 550 or higher Credit history is reviewed as part of the overall application package No single factor is considered in isolation Eviction History No evictions within the past ten (10) years Exceptions may be considered only if documentation proves: The eviction was dismissed The eviction was never executed Or the eviction was legally vacated or removed Criminal Background Review (Chicago-Compliant), is reviewed only after income verification and credit qualification are met. Additional Notes All adults 18 years or older must apply and be screened Applications must be complete to be considered Providing false or misleading information may result in denial Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee approval.