3744 W Eastwood Ave

Updated First-Floor Apartment in Albany Park with In-Unit Laundry, Central AC and Back Porch Updated first-floor apartment in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood, located in a small owner-managed building. The property was extensively renovated and offers an open layout, generously sized rooms, hardwood floors, wood trim and doors, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a dishwasher, in-unit washer and dryer, central heating and air conditioning, and a rear porch area. The Albany Park location provides walkable access to neighborhood restaurants, grocery stores, parks, recreation, and public transportation. The Kimball Brown Line station is approximately a 13-minute walk away. CTA bus connections provide additional access toward the Irving Park Blue Line and Metra UP-NW station, and I-90/94 entrances are accessible by car. Nearby outdoor and neighborhood resources include Jensen Park, Eugene Field Park, the Albany Park Branch Library, the North Shore Channel Trail, Caldwell Woods, neighborhood bike routes, and a wide selection of locally owned restaurants and grocery stores. Northeastern Illinois University and North Park University are also nearby. About the owner-manager: I live in the building and manage the property directly. I am a structural engineer and local owner who values clear communication, responsive maintenance, and tenant privacy. I enjoy gardening and regularly maintain the building and exterior areas. My goal is straightforward: provide a well-cared-for home, clear expectations, and responsive management without interfering with tenants' private lives. Equal Housing Opportunity. Interested in a showing? Message me with your preferred move-in date and a few times that work for you. Showings can be arranged on Mondays and Fridays, early Saturdays, and Sunday evenings, by appointment and subject to confirmation. Rent: $2,350 per month. Lease: 12-month minimum. A 24-month lease option is available with a fixed Year-2 rent disclosed in writing before lease signing. Move-in charges: No security deposit. One-time nonrefundable move-in fee of $500 per apartment, not per occupant. Utilities: Tenant pays gas, electricity, and internet. Landlord pays water, sewer, and garbage. Smoking: No smoking or vaping in the apartment or common areas. Pets: Pets considered under a written pet policy. Assistance animals are handled separately through the reasonable-accommodation process. Availability: December 1, 2026. Applications: Written screening criteria and required Cook County disclosures are provided before application. All lawful sources of income are evaluated consistently.