Hello, thank you for your interest in our property. Requirements and restrictions listed below please read before inquiring about property. If you meet all conditions and want to set up a showing please message us providing the following information:
* # of people (adults/children).
* gross annual income (combined).
* move-in date requested.
* any pets?
* contact phone number
Located @ 488 Columbia Ave. Close to stores, restaurants, parks, shopping, bus stop.
House is a 2-flat property. It is a large home separated into (2) rental units with their own private entrance. Home has a nice large yard and front porch.
Shared usage (1/2) of 2 car garage with automatic garage door opener.
Tenant pays all their own utilities. There are separate gas & electric meters so each unit is billed directly for these utilities. Tenant pays 50% of city water/garbage bill.
Laundry room available on 1st floor (optional $15 monthly usage fee to cover equipment repair/maintenance)
Available: Unit (1) 1st floor:
First floor includes (2) bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, (1) bathroom.
Kitchen appliances include: over-the-range microwave, stove, dishwasher, refrigerator.
Unit has a large A/C wall unit equipped to cool entire 1st floor.
Both front and back entrance.
Room sizes:
Bed 1: 14' x 11'6" + closet
Bed 2: 13'8" x 7'9" + (4'6" x 2'6" closet area)
Dining area/Living Room: 23'3" x 13'3" (w/closets (2))
Kitchen: 14' x 10"
Bathroom: 11' x 4'7"
Backroom (Common area- Laundry Room): 9'3" x 6'8"
Total unit size = 850 square ft
Requirements/Restrictions:
- 55k combined household annual gross (before taxes) income required.
- 25 years or older to apply
- Maximum 3 people allowed.
- 1st & last months rent due (can pay last month within first (3) months if needed)
- $1,500 security deposit
- Credit & criminal checks required (fee paid direct on website).
- Employment verification required.
- Sorry - No dogs or cats allowed.
- No smoking inside building.
Thanks for looking
Tenant pays ALL their own utilities. $75 monthly charge for Water & Garbage paid directly to landlord.
Apartment for rent
$1,475/mo
488 Columbia Ave #1, Elgin, IL 60120
2beds
850sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Wed Oct 15 2025
No pets
Air conditioner, window unit, ceiling fan
Shared laundry
Detached parking
Forced air
What's special
Large yardLaundry roomFront porchBack entranceOver-the-range microwave
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Travel times
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Window Unit, Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Garbage included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Lawn, Living room, Water included in rent
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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10/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,475$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals |