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  • $330,000

    261 W Alexander St, Chicago, IL 60616

    2beds
    600sqft
    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $550/sqft
    $1,688 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Do NOT contact us unless you have read ALL the descriptions and fully understand ALL the terms. 1. Showings/Appointments are for QUALIFIED candidates. You MUST apply on Zillow first and pass qualifications before we can schedule showings. 2. Due to numerous no show and no contact jokers on Zillow, we require a showing deposit of $50 which will be returned upon showing up for your appointment on time. 3. If you schedule an appointment but fail to show (without 24 hours prior notice), you will be disqualified for all future showings. In the heart of Chinatown, safe neighborhood, newly renovated 2 bedroom unit, with updated kitchen and bathroom, new 65k btu Williams heater, new floors, 10-ft high ceilings. Tons of restaurants nearby, walking distance to all major transportations, including red line, green line, bus 21, 24, and 62. Most take you to downtown directly. Plenty of grocery stores including Walgreens and Starbucks. Chicago public library is nearby. Located on the first floor, facing South and East. There is 24/7 surveillance on the exterior of the property. This will be perfect for singles, 2 working professionals, or 2 students. Here are the Universities that can be reached by nearly transportations. 1) Loyola University: Red line to Chicago or Grandview 2) DePaul University: Red line to Jackson or Belmont 3) Northwestern University: Red line to Chicago or transfer to purple line at Jarvis 4) IIT: Redline one stop at 35th St. 5) UIC/Rush: 21 bus transfer to bus 8 6) U Chicago: 21 bus transfer to bus 4, X4 For all downtown jobs, bus 24, 62, red line takes you directly there. No need to drive. NO pets, NO plants allowed. NO smoking, NO drug use including recreational drugs) on site. There is no laundry on site, but there are few laundromats in the area. The largest one is on 31st (Bridgeport Express). Uber cost per ride is about $6. Parking is street parking (zoned for residence living on the street). The annual sticker is about $35. This unit requires at least 2 month deposit (with excellent credit). 1 year lease that could be renewed annually. Owner pays water, sewer, and trash collection. Renter is responsible for electricity (ComEd), gas (People's Gas), Internet/cable TV (Xfinity is the provider).

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 17, 2025 at 01:44pm

    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Laundry: None
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 600 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Cable not included in rent, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Internet not included in rent, Sewage included in rent, Water included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1728211004

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $3,100

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/18/2025Listing removed$1,550$3/sqft
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    2/9/2025Listed for rent$1,550+3.3%$3/sqft
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    12/10/2024Listing removed$1,500$3/sqft
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    11/4/2024Listed for rent$1,500+15.4%$3/sqft
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    10/1/2024Listing removed$1,300$2/sqft
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    9/5/2024Price change$1,300-3.7%$2/sqft
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    8/5/2024Price change$1,350+3.8%$2/sqft
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    7/22/2024Price change$1,300-7.1%$2/sqft
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    3/15/2024Listed for rent$1,400$2/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2023$5,490 -0.6%$33,000
    2022$5,521 +1.7%$33,000
    2021$5,431 +58.8%$33,000 +57.6%
    2020$3,419 -4.9%$20,933 -13%
    2019$3,594 -22.3%$24,062 -18.7%
    2018$4,628 +31.3%$29,612 +50%
    2017$3,524 +2%$19,746
    2016$3,455 -0.8%$19,746 -8.7%
    2015$3,482 +9.7%$21,627 +9.9%
    2014$3,174 +2.4%$19,675
    2013$3,100 +0.6%$19,675
    2012$3,083 +22.6%$19,675 +12.2%
    2011$2,515 -1.7%$17,541
    2010$2,558 -6.9%$17,541 -9.6%
    2009$2,747 -13.5%$19,396 -12.4%
    2008$3,176 +1%$22,140
    2007$3,144 -11.3%$22,140 -10.3%
    2006$3,545 +64.4%$24,695 +87.1%
    2005$2,157 +1%$13,201
    2004$2,135 +2.2%$13,201
    2003$2,089 -0.4%$13,201 +13.1%
    2002$2,098 +3.7%$11,677
    2001$2,022 +6%$11,677
    2000$1,908 $11,677 +17.6%
    1999$1,908 $9,930

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    Neighborhood: Chinatown

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