1506 W Olive Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60660

RARE COMBO: HEAT INCLUDED + IN-UNIT LAUNDRY! Massive Sun-Drenched 1,680 Sq. Ft. Vintage 3-Bedroom in Prime Andersonville Brand new to the rental market: 1506 W. Olive Ave. #2 an expansive, freshly renovated 1,680 sq. ft. second-floor walk-up in a classic Chicago brick two-flat, tucked on a quiet, tree-lined residential block less than a block east of Andersonville's vibrant Clark Street dining, coffee shops, and boutiques. This home is an ideal fit for a couple or professionals looking for spacious living quarters plus dedicated work-from-home offices. This owner-occupied two-flat offers responsive and attentive on-site management meaning snow is shoveled promptly after it falls, common areas are kept spotless, and maintenance is handled quickly with care. Because this is a quiet, conscientious home environment, we look for respectful, tidy neighbors and take landlord references, credit, and income verification seriously. We are currently completing a thoughtful renovation of the apartment this month so it is crisp and move-in ready for December 1st! Note that our listing gallery includes both labeled post-renovation visualizations and current work-in-progress photos. Apartment Highlights & Features: - A gorgeous, south-facing front sunroom floods the apartment with natural light flowing into an expansive living room with built-in shelving and a charming decorative fireplace. - Original hardwood floors, original stained-glass windows, a spacious formal dining room with an original built-in hutch, and vintage hallway built-in cabinetry. - Kitchen: Brand-new cabinetry, stainless steel oven/range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave classic vintage sink, and a full walk-in pantry with built-in shelving and drawers - Bedroom Sizes: - Bedroom 1: 9 ft 5 in x 10 ft 6 in - Bedroom 2: 11 ft x 12 ft 8 in - Bedroom 3: 10 ft by 12 ft - All three bedrooms feature great closet space and natural light. - Bathroom: Clean white tilework, charming white porcelain vintage vanity, large mirrored medicine cabinet, vanity lighting, and a newly installed exhaust fan. - In-Unit Laundry & Private Enclosed Porch Utilities, Cooling & Parking: - Owner Pays: Heat, water, sewer, trash removal, and prompt snow removal / exterior maintenance (saving you $150 $200+ per month in winter heating costs!). - Tenant Pays: Electricity, cooking gas, and internet. - Summer Cooling: Window A/C units (Owner provides and installs modern, whisper-quiet high-efficiency window A/C units in the spring). - Easy Street Parking: Free, non-permit street parking right out front on a low-traffic, one-way residential street. Location & Transit: - Prime Walkability: Steps to Andersonville favorites including Little Bad Wolf, Pizza Lobo, The Understudy Coffee, and Big Jones. - Groceries: 5-minute walk to Jewel-Osco and Edgewater Produce Lakefront: Short walk or bike ride to Foster & Osterman Beaches and the Lakefront Trail - Transit: Easy access to the #22 Clark and #50 Damen buses, the Bryn Mawr CTA Red Line station, and the Peterson/Ridge Metra station. Lease Terms & Qualification Standards: - Available: December 1, 2026 - Rent: $2,875 / month - No security deposit: $750 one-time, non-refundable move-in free due at lease signing - Flexible Lease Duration: Open to a 6-7 month lease (ending May 31 or June 30, 2027) or an 18-month lease (ending May 31, 2028). - Qualifications: Minimum 680+ credit score, verifiable gross income of 3x monthly rent, and strong prior landlord references required. - Pets & Smoking: Strictly non-smoking building; no pets. To schedule a tour, please message with a brief introduction, your desired move-in date, preferred lease length, and number of occupants. Zillow applications are used for initial background/credit checks. A brief secondary application is also required (free of charge). Flexible Lease Duration: Open to a 6 or 7 month lease (ending May 31 or June 30, 2027) or an 18-month lease (ending May 31, 2028) Screening Criteria: Minimum gross household income of 3x monthly rent ($8,625/mo), credit score of 680+, strong prior landlord references required Building environment: Owner-occupied; Quiet hours from 10PM-7AM Pet policy: No pet/animals policy. No visiting or foster animals/pets permitted. Smoking policy: No smoking/vaping on the property (indoors and outdoors) Utilities: Owner pays water, sewer, trash, and heat. Tenant is responsible for cooking gas, electric, and internet/cable