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In the heart of Chinatown, safe neighborhood, newly renovated 2 bedroom unit, with updated kitchen and bathroom, new 65k btu Williams heater, new floors, 10-ft high ceilings. Tons of restaurants nearby, walking distance to all major transportations, including red line, green line, bus 21, 24, and 62. Most take you to downtown directly. Plenty of grocery stores including Walgreens and Starbucks. Chicago public library is nearby. Located on the first floor, facing South and East. There is 24/7 surveillance on the exterior of the property. This will be perfect for singles, 2 working professionals, or 2 students.
Here are the Universities that can be reached by nearly transportations.
1) Loyola University: Red line to Chicago or Grandview
2) DePaul University: Red line to Jackson or Belmont
3) Northwestern University: Red line to Chicago or transfer to purple line at Jarvis
4) IIT: Redline one stop at 35th St.
5) UIC/Rush: 21 bus transfer to bus 8
6) U Chicago: 21 bus transfer to bus 4, X4
For all downtown jobs, bus 24, 62, red line takes you directly there. No need to drive.
NO pets, NO plants allowed.
NO smoking, NO drug use including recreational drugs) on site.
There is no laundry on site, but there are few laundromats in the area. The largest one is on 31st (Bridgeport Express). Uber cost per ride is about $6.
Parking is street parking (zoned for residence living on the street). The annual sticker is about $35.
This unit requires at least 2 month deposit (with excellent credit). 1 year lease that could be renewed annually.
Owner pays water, sewer, and trash collection. Renter is responsible for electricity (ComEd), gas (People's Gas), Internet/cable TV (Xfinity is the provider).
261 W Alexander St
Chicago, IL 60616
Apartment building
2 beds
What’s available
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What's special
Street parkingSafe neighborhoodNew floorsUpdated kitchen
Neighborhood: Chinatown
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Travel times
Nearby schools in Chicago
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Haines Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Phillips Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 261 W Alexander St?
261 W Alexander St has a walk score of 97, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of 261 W Alexander St?
261 W Alexander St has a transit score of 79, it has excellent transit.
What schools are assigned to 261 W Alexander St?
The schools assigned to 261 W Alexander St include Haines Elementary School and Phillips Academy High School.
What neighborhood is 261 W Alexander St in?
261 W Alexander St is in the Chinatown neighborhood in Chicago, IL.