Fabulous in-town, first-floor duplex that has been freshly painted and features new carpet. This light and bright apartment offers an eat-in kitchen, a large dining room, a spacious family room with a gas fireplace, and a private office. Hardwood floors, arched entryways, and newer appliances add to its charm. Enjoy a dedicated storage room and separate laundry located in the basement, which also includes a second full bath available for tenant use. Conveniently walk to town, the train, and the beach. A shared deck is included. Rent includes free lawn care, snow removal, water, sewer, internet, one-car garage parking, and one additional outdoor parking space. Two window A/C units are provided and installed by the landlord. Owner occupies the upper unit. No smoking and no pets. A $75 credit report with background check is required. Move-in ready with immediate occupancy available. One-year lease or longer preferred.
Apartment for rent
$2,800/mo
Fees may apply
1211 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2beds
1,450sqft
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Multifamily
Available now
No pets
Wall unit
Hookups laundry
1 Garage space parking
Steam, fireplace
What's special
Private officeLarge dining roomNew carpetOne-car garage parkingEat-in kitchenArched entrywaysShared deck
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 02, 2026 at 11:50am
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Heating
- Steam, Fireplace
Cooling
- Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Storage, WD Hookup
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Covered
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Asphalt, Cable included in rent, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Common Grounds, Deck, Detached, Exterior Maintenance included in rent, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Gardener included in rent, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Heating system: Steam, Internet included in rent, Living Room, Lot Features: Common Grounds, No Disability Access, Roof Type: Asphalt, Scavenger included in rent, Snow Removal included in rent, Storage, Sundeck, Washer Hookup, Water included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 1228110037
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: MultiFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable, Internet, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2026 | Price change | $2,800-12.5%$2/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,200+45.5%$2/sqft |
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| 5/14/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/3/2021 | Pending sale | $669,000$461/sqft |
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| 4/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $669,000-1.5%$461/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sheridan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
