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121 W 1st St

Elmhurst, IL 60126

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121 W 1st St

Elmhurst, IL 60126
121 W 1st St in Elmhurst, IL - Building Photo

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

    • 2 Bedrooms

      Apt 5 - 121 W 1st St

      $1,675

      2 Beds, 1 Bath, 800 sq ft
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $1,675Available NowApt 5 - 121 W 1st St800 sq ft$1,675

      Model Amenities and Features

      Kitchen

      • Refrigerator
      • Dishwasher
      • Range

      Features

      • Air Conditioning

      About This Listing

      Prime downtown Elmhurst location! Cozy 2 bedroom or 1 bedroom with den, 1 bath apartment is steps from Elmhurst's restaurants, cafes, and shops. Updated cabinets, granite countertops and a dishwasher. Walkable to the heart of downtown Elmhurst - including Elmhurst University, Elmhurst Art Museum, and Elmhurst Library! Coin-op Laundry machine available in basement of building accessed through exterior steps. Please note, lots of stairs required with this apartment. Heat, water, and trash included with the rent. One parking spot in rear of building (maximum of one car permitted, first come, first serve). No smoking of any kind in apartment or on premises. No grilling. Well-behaved cats and small dogs considered on an individual basis for additional monthly fee and deposit (only one pet allowed). All occupants over 18 must be on the lease. Any applicant must undergo background screening/credit check. *Must fill out application and answer pre-screening questions before a showing will be scheduled.* **Only short term or month-to-month lease available**

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price

      • $1,675

      Deposit

      • $1,675 deposit

      Fees & Policies

      The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

      Required Fees

      One-Time Basics

      Due at Move-In
      Security Deposit - RefundableiCharged Per Unit.$1675

      Pet Policy and Fees

      Cats
      Allowed
      Dogs
      Allowed

      Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

      Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

      Contact Info

      Listed by:
      EF2 Properties LLC

      Apt 3 - 121 W 1st St

      $1,800

      2 Beds, 1 Bath, 825 sq ft
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $1,800Available NowApt 3 - 121 W 1st St825 sq ft$1,850

      Model Amenities and Features

      Kitchen

      • Refrigerator
      • Dishwasher
      • Range
      • Microwave

      About This Listing

      Beautiful 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment with vintage charm located in the heart of downtown Elmhurst!! You will love this location - steps from coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, the library and Elmhurst University! Enjoy the modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, granite countertops, built-in tiled kitchen table, tons of cabinet space and a pantry. Please note, only month-to-month or short term lease available. Access to apartment is only via large staircases in front and back. Parking is available, first come first serve, 1 car maximum.

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price

      • $1,800

      Deposit

      • $1,850 deposit

      Fees & Policies

      The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

      Required Fees

      One-Time Basics

      Due at Move-In
      Security Deposit - RefundableiCharged Per Unit.$1850

      Pet Policy and Fees

      Cats
      Allowed
      Dogs
      Allowed

      Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

      Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

      Contact Info

      Listed by:
      EF2 Properties LLC

    Features and Amenities

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    Google Map

    Map

    121 W 1st St, Elmhurst, IL 60126

    Getting Around

    • 80 / 100 Very Walkable

      Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

    • 90 / 100 Exceptional public transit

      Near a wide variety of rapid transit and/or frequent bus lines

    • 60 / 100 Moderately bikeable

      Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

    • 80 / 100 Very car friendly

      Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

    Scores provided by Local Logic details

    Getting to Know the Area

    • 90 / 100 Restaurants

      Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

    • 90 / 100 Cafes

      Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

    • 90 / 100 Nightlife

      Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

    • 80 / 100 Shopping

      Wide variety of shops within a few minutes

    • 70 / 100 Parks

      Large amount of park space nearby

    • 0 / 100 Noise Level

      Many sources of noise nearby

    Scores provided by Local Logic

    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from 121 W 1st St.

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens

    160 N Robert Palmer Dr
    1 minute drive / 0.12 miles away

    Kohl's

    303 E South St
    3 minute drive / 1.28 miles away

    Petsmart

    27 W North Ave
    5 minute drive / 1.88 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Elmhurst College

    190 Prospect Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away

    Triton College

    2000 Fifth Avenue
    11 minute drive / 5.17 miles away

    Midwestern University - Davenport

    555 31st Street
    12 minute drive / 5.89 miles away

    Groceries

    Mariano's Fresh Market

    678 N York St
    4 minute drive / 1.43 miles away

    Aldi

    400 Mannheim Rd
    6 minute drive / 3.1 miles away

    Jewel-Osco

    2128 S Mannheim Rd
    9 minute drive / 4.57 miles away

    Hospitals

    Elmhurst Memorial Hospital

    155 East Brush Hill Road
    5 minute drive / 2.66 miles away

    Westlake Hospital

    1225 Lake St
    10 minute drive / 4.72 miles away

    Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

    701 West North Ave
    10 minute drive / 5.12 miles away

    Military Bases

    U.S. Military Reservation

    8 minute drive / 4.04 miles away

    O'Hare Air Force Base & Air National Guard

    14 minute drive / 6.95 miles away

    Restaurants and Dining

    Hemmingway's Bistro

    211 N Oak Park Ave
    21 minute drive / 9.88 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    Schiller Shops

    124 Schiller St
    1 minute drive / 0.08 miles away

    Elmhurst City Centre

    140-160 Robert Palmer Dr
    1 minute drive / 0.11 miles away

    Elm Park Properties

    176 N York St
    1 minute drive / 0.17 miles away

    121 W 1st St has 5 shopping centers within 1.2 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Elmhurst Station-Union Pacific West Line

    128 W. 1st St.
    1 minute drive / 0.05 miles away

    Berkeley Station-Union Pacific West Line

    5900 W. Park Ave.
    3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

    Villa Park Station-Union Pacific West Line

    349 N Ardmore Ave
    5 minute drive / 1.94 miles away

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    Elmhurst Studio Apartments $1,896$1,322$2,476
    Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,173$1,100$3,476
    Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,850$1,350$9,714
    Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,437$2,095$7,140
    Elmhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,927$2,400$5,455
    2 Bedroom Homes$2,819$1,700$3,500
    3 Bedroom Homes$3,418$2,350$7,500
    4 Bedroom Homes$3,760$3,150$5,000
    5 Bedroom Homes$6,462$4,200$9,000

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