Condos Illinois Cook County River Forest 1540 Ashland Ave Unit 1

$1,675 / Month

1540 Ashland Ave Unit 1

River Forest, IL 60305

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Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

900 sq ft
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1540 Ashland Ave Unit 1

About This Home

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Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom,1-bathroom condo on a picturesque street in River Forest. This inviting first-floor unit offers easy access to local shops,dining,and public transportation. Newly remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops stainless steel appliances,dishwasher,refrigerator,gas stove,and microwave. Unit has been freshly painted and has rich chestnut colored wood flooring throughout. Dedicated washer and dryer plus secure storage space in large unfinished basement. Assigned exterior parking space included in the rent. 16-month lease + Minimum credit score: 650 Income requirement: 3x monthly rent No pets allowed Tenant responsible for electricity and gas. MLS# MRD12510892 Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of [see last changed date above]. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price.

1540 Ashland Ave is a condo located in Cook County and the 60305 ZIP Code.

* 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. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1950 | Remodeled in 2025

Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms 2 Potential Bedrooms

Home Design

Brick Exterior Construction Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Living Room Dining Room Family Room 900 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property

Laundry

Laundry Room

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $1,675 Property Available on 11/8/25 Rent includes water, parking, scavenger, exterior maintenance, storage lockers, snow removal

Parking

Assigned Parking Parking Included in Price 1 Parking Space

Schools

Roosevelt Middle School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

Baseboard Heating Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Coin Laundry

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Other

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.

Contact

Listed by Katherine Trankina | Coldwell Banker Realty
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Midwest Real Estate Data LLC

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City - River Forest

Located about 11 miles west of Chicago’s Loop, River Forest is a picturesque suburb known for its gorgeous architecture and lush natural beauty. River Forest aptly contains dense wooded areas alongside the Des Plaines River, where residents enjoy a broad range of recreational activities. River Forest’s natural beauty contributes to its overall peaceful atmosphere, offering an array of apartments for rent along tranquil tree-lined streets.

The community is home to excellent educational opportunities, from its local school district to Concordia University Chicago and Dominican University—both located within River Forest’s borders. Although River Forest is predominantly residential, the community boasts the River Forest Town Center as well as close proximity to Downtown Oak Park. Commuting and traveling from River Forest is easy with access to the Green Line, Metrarail’s UP-W Line, and I-290 in addition to O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport.

Learn more about living in River Forest

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Dominican University	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Concordia University-Chicago	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Dominican University, Priory	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Triton College	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi

1540 Ashland Ave Unit 1 is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from Dominican University. It is also near Concordia University-Chicago and Dominican University, Priory.

Transportation

Transportation options available in River Forest include Harlem/Lake Station (Green Line), located 2.3 miles from 1540 Ashland Ave Unit 1. 1540 Ashland Ave Unit 1 is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 9.1 miles or 18 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 12.1 miles or 21 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Harlem/Lake Station (Green Line)	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Forest Park Station	Drive:	8 min	2.7 mi
Oak Park Station (Green Line)	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
Ridgeland Station	Drive:	8 min	3.3 mi
Harlem Station (Blue Line - Forest Park Branch)	Drive:	10 min	5.0 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Elmwood Park Station	Drive:	5 min	1.4 mi
Mont Clare Station	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
River Forest Station	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Mars Station	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Oak Park Station	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	18 min	9.1 mi
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	21 min	12.1 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Minimal Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1540 Ashland Ave Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Rose Plaza	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
North Tower Plaza	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Elmwood Commons	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi

1540 Ashland Ave Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Wonder Works Children's Museum	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Cernan Earth and Space Center	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Riis Park	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi
Oak Park Conservatory	Drive:	9 min	3.9 mi

1540 Ashland Ave Unit 1 has 5 parks within 3.9 miles, including Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods, Wonder Works Children's Museum, and Cernan Earth and Space Center.