Prime downtown Elmhurst location! Cozy 2 bedroom or 1 bedroom with den, 1 bath apartment is steps from Elmhurst's restaurants, cafes, and shops. Updated cabinets, granite countertops and a dishwasher. Walkable to the heart of downtown Elmhurst - including Elmhurst University, Elmhurst Art Museum, and Elmhurst Library!
Coin-op Laundry machine available in basement of building accessed through exterior steps. Please note, lots of stairs required with this apartment.
Heat, water, and trash included with the rent.
One parking spot in rear of building (maximum of one car permitted, first come, first serve).
No smoking of any kind in apartment or on premises.
No grilling.
Well-behaved cats and small dogs considered on an individual basis for additional monthly fee and deposit (only one pet allowed).
All occupants over 18 must be on the lease.
Any applicant must undergo background screening/credit check.
*Must fill out application and answer pre-screening questions before a showing will be scheduled.*
**Only short term or month-to-month lease available**
Apartment for rent
$1,675/moFees may apply
121 W 1st St, APT 5, Elmhurst, IL 60126
2beds
800sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Air conditioner, wall unit
Shared laundry
What's special
Granite countertopsUpdated cabinets
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Smoke Free
Location
- Region: Elmhurst
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,675+4.7%$2/sqft |
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| 6/10/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/31/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,600$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 60126
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Hawthorne Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Sandburg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10York Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
There are 2 available units in this apartment building







