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3.7 miles to The University of Utah
Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Availability
1 Bathroom $2,200 1,039 6/21/25
6/21/25 $2,200 1,039Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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261 N Chicago St

Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom nestled in Salt Lake City's Fairpark neighborhood. Offers a bright, open living space bathed in natural light. The kitchen stands out with its colorful cabinetry and sleek stainless steel appliances, including a... refrigerator, oven/stove, dishwasher, and microwave. Both bedrooms are cozy yet perfectly sized for the home, offering just the right amount of space for comfort and functionality— main bedroom is complete with walk-in closet for added convenience, and there's ample storage throughout the home, including a dedicated laundry area equipped with a washer and dryer.
Outside, enjoy a beautifully maintained yard featuring a cozy courtyard area and planter boxes, ideal for gardening or outdoor gatherings. The property also includes a detached 2-car garage with additional parking space.Located just minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, you'll have easy access to parks, public transit, and local amenities.

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Rent: $2,200
Deposit: $0 if qualified with Obligo, or $2,200
12 month lease w/ option to renew
$170 One time lease initiation fee
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Rental Criteria: Please ask if you have any questions about the requirements noted below. If you don't provide all the required information, we'll need to get it from you before processing the app.

* Gross (pre-tax) monthly income must be at least 3X monthly rent.
* Must provide proof of income (W-2, check stubs, or similar).
* We must be able to contact your employer(s) to verify employment.
* Items showing on background check may be cause for denial. Please include info on criminal charges.
* Items on credit report may be cause for denial (we don't expect/require perfect credit, but we're looking to ensure that you will be able to pay rent each month).
* No previous evictions.
* Each adult must apply, pay for, and obtain credit & background checks (part of the $45 non-refundable application fee).
* Each adult must provide address info for at least the previous 3 years and at least 2 previous residences w/ landlord contact info.
* Prior to applying, we advise groups of 3 or more non-related applicants to check with the city for non-related occupancy ordinances.
* Emergency Contact Required for each adult.
* Pets: 1 small dog allowed with approval. Breed and weight restrictions apply. Additional $75 pet rent and $750 deposit will be required.

Additional deposit may be required if all the requirements above are not met, if cosigners are required, etc. If using Obligo deposit free option, the maximum coverage is 1.5x rent. If deposit requirements are higher, you may need to pay some deposit in addition to using Obligo. Please reach out if any questions.

Additional $30 monthly for resident benefit package which includes: free online payments, 24/7 emergency contact, online tenant portal, online lease document storage, online maintenance requests, home buyer assistance, one time return payment fee forgiveness and furnace filters shipped directly to the home when it's time to change.

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Fees and Policies

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

Dogs Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Shopping Centers

Rose Park Shopping CenterWalk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
North Temple ShopsWalk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Sugar SpaceWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)

Military

Salt Lake City Airport Air Guard StationWalk: 52 min (2.7 mi)
Douglas Army Reserve CenterDrive: 14 min (6.0 mi)

Transit / Subway

Jackson/Euclid StationWalk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Fairpark StationWalk: 12 min (0.7 mi)
North Temple Bridge/GuadalupeWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)
North Temple StationWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)
Old Greektown StationWalk: 26 min (1.4 mi)
Power StationWalk: 22 min (1.2 mi)
Warm Springs Relief PointWalk: 40 min (2.1 mi)
Woods Cross StationDrive: 12 min (9.0 mi)

Airports

Salt Lake City InternationalDrive: 12 min (5.5 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

The University of UtahDrive: 13 min (5.6 mi)
The Univ. of Utah, Ft DouglasDrive: 15 min (6.2 mi)
Westminster CollegeDrive: 15 min (9.2 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Discovery GatewayWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
Clark PlanetariumWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)
International Peace GardensWalk: 43 min (2.3 mi)
Mormon Pioneer National Historic TrailWalk: 48 min (2.5 mi)
California National Historic TrailWalk: 48 min (2.5 mi)

Schools

Jackson School
Grades PK-6
Public
2
Out of 10
Innovations K-8
Grades K-8
Public
NR
Out of 10
West High
Grades 7-12
Public
4
Out of 10
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant
Grades 7-8
Public
3
Out of 10
Innovations High School
Grades 9-12
Public
3
Out of 10
Madeleine Choir School
Grades PK-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
K12 International Academy
Grades K-12
Private
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Somewhat Walkable

52

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Good Transit

53

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Very Bikeable

82

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Active

72

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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