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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
    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.
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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

    DateEventPrice
    10/9/2025Listed for rent$1,475$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: 60120