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197 E Chestnut St

Chicago, IL 60611 - Cook County

Apartment

1 bed

1 bath

Cats & dogs OK

Laundry on site

About 197 E Chestnut St

Set within a beautifully restored Gold Coast landmark that was once a hotel, this one-bedroom apartment balances classic charm with modern convenience. The layout is spacious and comfortable, featuring faux wood flooring in the living areas, a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and central air conditioning. The unit provides generous storage without compromising the flow of the apartment. Building amenities include a resident fitness center, sundeck with grilling stations, on-site laundry, and 24-hour security door staff. Spend weekends strolling to Oak Street Beach, biking the Lakefront Trail, or exploring nearby boutiques and dining along Michigan Avenue. Cats are welcome, dogs are allowed on select floors with restrictions, and valet parking is available for an additional cost. Amenities: Freezer, Range/Oven, Accessibility Features & Near Parks. Heating: forced air.

1 day on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 20 hours ago · Listing updated: October 27, 2026

Managed by: Todd Boergermann · (872) 260-7122 · TurboTenant

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,099
Bedrooms:	1 bed
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	Inquire

Pets:	Cats & dogs
Laundry:	On site
Parking:	Garage
Available:	Inquire
ID:	84660413

Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Air Conditioning
Parking
Dishwasher
Bike Paths
Bike Storage
Cable/Satellite TV
Carpeted Floors
Concierge
Controlled Access
Fitness Center
Hardwood Floors
High-Speed Internet
Microwave
Refrigerator
Security Cameras
Smoke-Free
Stainless Steel Appliances
Storage

Leasing Information

Lease term: 12 months.

Additional Details

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 197 E Chestnut St in Chicago, IL 60611 rents for $2,099 a month. It is pet friendly. 197 E Chestnut St was advertised by Todd Boergermann on October 27, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $2,099 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Chicago (about $2,180).

From 2,091 one-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Chicago on RentalSource in October 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$2,180Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Chicago

$1,650–$2,540Middle half of their rents

26 daysAverage time they have been listed

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

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Recommended income

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With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $83,960 is recommended to comfortably afford this 1-bedroom rental priced at $2,099 per month.

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Apartment for rent

$2,099

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Property managed by:

Todd Boergermann

(872) 260-7122

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