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Chicago · March 2026
Best & worst months to sign a lease
Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to January.
Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.
Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.
Avondale straddles the Kennedy Expressway with a mix of Polish delis, new craft breweries, and affordable housing stock that has drawn artists priced out of Logan Square. Belmont Avenue anchors the commercial strip.
Nuisance Animal Complaint — No details available
DOB Violation — HEAT HABITABLE ROOM
DOB Violation — CEILING HEIGHT - 7' - BASEMENT
DOB Violation — WINDOW AREA ABOVE GROUND
DOB Violation — SEPARATION OF DWELLING ADEQUAT
DOB Violation — PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR
DOB Violation — 1-HR STAIR ENCLOSURE, <3 STORY
DOB Violation — EGRESS -BASEMENT
DOB Violation — INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS
DOB Violation — SERVICE WALK, PASSAGE, AREAWAY