5518 W Melrose St, Unit G

800 Sq. Ft.
$21 / Sq. Ft.
800
Sq. Ft.
$21
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Well-maintained 2-bedroom garden unit located in the heart of Portage Park. This comfortable apartment offers a functional layout with ample living space and natural light throughout. Heat and water are included in the rent. Tenant is responsible for cooking gas and electric. Conveniently located near the 24-hour CTA Belmont bus, providing easy access to public transportation. Enjoy being just minutes from local gyms, grocery stores, restaurants, and neighborhood conveniences. Quiet residential block...Well-maintained 2-bedroom garden unit located in the heart of Portage Park. This comfortable apartment offers a functional layout with ample living space and natural light throughout. Heat and water are included in the rent. Tenant is responsible for cooking gas and electric. Conveniently located near the 24-hour CTA Belmont bus, providing easy access to public transportation. Enjoy being just minutes from local gyms, grocery stores, restaurants, and neighborhood conveniences. Quiet residential block with easy street parking and quick access to major roads, making commuting simple. Ideal for tenants looking for affordability, space, and a great Portage Park location.
  1. Listed by Jose Ayala • Luna Realty Group
    P: (773)-744-1807 C: (773)-744-1807 homesbyayala@gmail.com

Property Details for 5518 West Melrose Street, Unit G

Area
CHI - Portage Park
Township
North Chicago
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Air Conditioning Type
Wall Unit(s)
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Pets Allowed
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/18/2026 07:01 PM

Property Details for 5518 West Melrose Street, Unit G

StatusRented
MLS #12567834
Days on Market6
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date01/26/2026
Lease Term-
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Rental
Year Built1931
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 5518 West Melrose Street, Unit G

Building/Complex5518 W Melrose StFloor-Stories2Residences2Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1931Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF

Property Information for 5518 West Melrose Street, Unit G

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: Flat
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Attached: Flat
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 3200
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 5500
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Property Attached: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 8
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X8
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X6
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 12X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X4
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X20

Property History for 5518 West Melrose Street, Unit G

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 17, 2026

Rented

MRED #12567834

$1,400
Feb 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12567834

$1,400
Feb 11, 2026

Cancelled

MRED #12554971

Jan 25, 2026

Cancelled

MRED #12547556

Jan 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12554971

$1,400
Jan 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12547556

$1,400
Jan 13, 2026

Cancelled

MRED #12547012

Jan 12, 2026

Cancelled

MRED #12541199

Jan 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12547012

$1,550
Jan 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12541199

$1,550
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/17/2026

Rented

MRED #12567834

$1,400
02/11/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12567834

$1,400
02/11/2026

Cancelled

MRED #12554971

01/25/2026

Cancelled

MRED #12547556

01/25/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12554971

$1,400
01/13/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12547556

$1,400
01/13/2026

Cancelled

MRED #12547012

01/12/2026

Cancelled

MRED #12541199

01/12/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12547012

$1,550
01/04/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12541199

$1,550

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Schools near 5518 West Melrose Street, Unit G

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Camras Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Foreman High School
Public9 to 12

Bronzeville Scholastic High School
Public9 to 12

Williams Medical Prep High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Luna Realty Group

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