14 W ELM ST — Rent Intelligence for Old Town, Chicago

Old Town · Chicago, IL

Current rent range

$1,430 – $3,035 / mo

3 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★2.425 reviews

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14 W ELM ST

Chicago, IL

14 W ELM ST, Chicago, IL is a rental building in Old Town, Chicago. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews252.4 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints0last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Old Town · March 2026

Studio

$1,517/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$1,662/mo

1 listing

2 BR

$3,010/mo

1 listing

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

May

Most expensive

December

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Potential savings: ~14% by timing your move to May.

Units Historic Rent 3 listings

Studio$1,5504 listings

1 Bed$1,8502 listings

2 Bed$2,6502 listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Old Town

Studio1 listing

$1,517

$1,833 – $2,146

1 Bed1 listing

$1,662

$2,621 – $3,274

2 Bed1 listing

$3,010

$4,125 – $4,315

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Old Town

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Downtown Chicago

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$3,087

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

4.3%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

27%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady

HPDTop Violations

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

2.4 /5

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25 reviews

5★

4★

20%

3★

28%

2★

28%

1★

24%

There is not much to say about this place that is good. I guess for the location the price is what makes up for it. Other than that, I seriously urge you to reconsider moving here. From the constant maintenance issues th…

negativeJan 2021

Anonymous

My boyfriend and I lived here from Nov 2010 - April 2012. We loved living here. -Yes you can hear the bar downstairs at first, but after a while honestly it just fades into the background and you don't even not…

positiveFeb 2013

Anonymous

My son just moved in to our apartment on 14 Elm and staff has been very responsive. Wayne provided guidance on moving large furniture and was very cooperative and helpful. Chystal helped make sure the loose ends and det…

mixedJul 2012

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

0 amenities

BUILDING

No amenities on file yet

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

ELM APARTMENTS LLC

Portfolio of 0 buildingsManaged by Ronald Nordgren

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across the city, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowELM APARTMENTS LLCOwner of record per HPD registration.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

14 W ELM ST · Old Town · 41.903° N, -87.629° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby9 min

The neighborhood

Old Town

Old Town is Chicago charm distilled — the Second City comedy club, cobblestoned streets near Wells, and a mix of historic row houses and newer condos. It bridges the energy of Lincoln Park with the polish of the Gold Coast.

2,143buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,948median 1BR

42,904population$106kmedian income63%renters

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: ELM APARTMENTS LLC

Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMSep 4, 2025
Pothole in Street Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMJun 8, 2025
Cab Feedback — No details available
311MEDIUMJan 4, 2025
Cab Feedback — No details available
311MEDIUMDec 17, 2024
Cab Feedback — No details available
311MEDIUMMay 19, 2024
Commercial Fire Safety Inspection Request — No details available
311MEDIUMApr 23, 2024
Tobacco - Sale to Minors Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMApr 21, 2024
Tobacco - Sale to Minors Complaint — No details available
DOBMEDIUMMar 26, 2024
DOB Violation — MAINTAIN EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATED
311MEDIUMMar 12, 2024
Fly Dumping Complaint — No details available
311MEDIUMFeb 21, 2024
Consumer Fraud Complaint — No details available

07 / 09

History of the building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

Chicago-specific insights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $1,430 – $1,605
24% belowArea: $1,985
1 Bed
This building: $1,620 – $1,705
44% belowArea: $2,948
2 Bed
This building: $2,985 – $3,035
28% belowArea: $4,175
3 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $5,395

Review Summary

25 reviews

2.4 / 5

Mixed feedbackBased on 25 reviews · avg 2.4 ★

MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL

"There is not much to say about this place that is good. I guess for the location the price is what makes up for it. Other than that, I seriously urge you to rec…"

— Anonymous · Jan 2021

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Neighborhood Vibe

CharmingComedy SceneHistoricWalkableLively

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 9 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

State & Chicago (Red Line)36
0.5 mi9 min
LaSalle & Chicago156
0.5 mi10 min
Wells & Chicago66
0.6 mi11 min
Michigan & Superior147151326
0.6 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

No schools within 0.8 mi on file.

At a glance

RLTO protectedNo

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14 W ELM ST — Rent Intelligence for Old Town, Chicago

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Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

ELM APARTMENTS LLC

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Old Town

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

Chicago-specific insights.

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The landlord.

ELM APARTMENTS LLC

Building amenities.

Rental intelligence.

What tenants actually say.

14 W ELM ST — Rent Intelligence for Old Town, Chicago

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Rent trends.

Location & daily life.

Old Town

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