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Apartments for rent in Chicago for $2,538-$4,898 with 1-2 beds, 1-2 baths, 564-1,160 sqft, pet friendly and located at 225 N Columbus Dr in Chicago, IL 60601. The averaged rental price of $3,718 is 47.7% ($1,200) higher than the average rent of $2,518 for apartments in Chicago, IL and 50.2% ($1,242) higher than the average rent of $2,476 for apartments in Cook County. This apartment is in the Chicago Public School District and the nearest schools are Ogden Elementary School, Young Magnet High School and Jones College Prep High School. 225 N Columbus Dr was advertised by Apartment Tour yesterday at 9:17 AM ET and last updated today at 10:11 AM ET.

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225 N Columbus Dr Chicago, IL 60601 - Cook County

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