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540 W Surf #S2

Chicago, IL 60657 - Cook County

Apartment

2 beds

1 bath

Cats & dogs OK

Laundry on site

About 540 W Surf #S2

Renovated 2 bedroom apartment in vintage courtyard bldg. Rehabbed kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, spacious living area. Heat included. Laundry on-site. Prime Lakeview location with endless shopping, restaurant, and nightlife options just steps away. Short walk to the Lake and CTA. Pet Friendly, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water/sewer included, Microwave, Laundry on-site, Dogs ok, Cats ok, Heat included, Street parking & 1 parking spot.

49 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 14 hours ago · Listing updated: October 15, 2026

Managed by Aaron Nowak · (847) 416-8609

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$3,495
Bedrooms:	2 beds
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	Inquire

Pets:	Cats & dogs
Laundry:	On site
Parking:	Yes
Available:	Inquire
ID:	84387687

Amenities

Water, Sewer & Heat Included
Laundry Facilities
Parking
Dishwasher
Courtyard
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances

Additional Details

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 540 W Surf #S2 in Chicago, IL 60657 rents for $3,495 a month. It is pet friendly. 540 W Surf #S2 was advertised by Aaron Nowak on September 15, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $3,495 a month, this apartment is well above the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Chicago (about $2,500).

From 2,106 two-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Chicago on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$2,500Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Chicago

$1,800–$3,500Middle half of their rents

33 daysAverage time they have been listed

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Rent History

The rent hasn't changed since it was listed on September 15. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from July to August 2023, ending at $2,795. Today's rent is $700 higher.

Rent history for this home, newest first
Date	Event	Rent	Change
September 15, 2026	Listed for rent	$3,495+25.0%	+25.0%
August 11, 2023	Listing removed	$2,795

These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

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Apartment for rent

$3,495

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Property managed by

Aaron Nowak

(847) 416-8609

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