434 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
North Lakefront
Monthly Cost Breakdown at 434 Wellington Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what 434 Wellington Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Renters Insurance at 434 Wellington Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to 434 Wellington Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Older Building
Built in 1927 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk
Controlled Access
Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk
Water/Leak Issues
6 mentions in Google reviews
Package Theft
1 mentions in Google reviews
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone X — minimal flood risk
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 3028/100K (92% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$16
Est. Monthly
$197
Est. Annual
$15
State Avg/mo
How Much Coverage Makes Sense
Renters insurance has two main pieces: personal property coverage, which pays to replace your belongings if they're stolen or damaged (think furniture, electronics, clothes), and liability coverage, which protects you if someone gets hurt in your unit or you accidentally damage someone else's property. Here's what we'd recommend for 434 Wellington Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$20,000
If you own more
$50,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
Standard minimum for most lease requirements in Illinois
How Carriers Compare for This Area
Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near 434 Wellington Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $9/mo | $103/yr |
| USAA | $10/mo | $116/yr |
| State Farm | $13/mo | $154/yr |
| Progressive | $14/mo | $167/yr |
| Safeco | $14/mo | $167/yr |
| Travelers | $15/mo | $180/yr |
| Allstate | $16/mo | $193/yr |
| Nationwide | $16/mo | $193/yr |
| Farmers | $17/mo | $206/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $19/mo | $231/yr |
Discounts You May Qualify For
Next Step
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5 discounts may apply here. Real quotes show your actual price — estimates can't.
Property Crime & Theft Risk
Renters insurance pricing is driven by property crime — theft, burglary, and vehicle break-ins — not violent crime. Here's what the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting data shows for Chicago.
Chicago property crime rate
per 100K residents
U.S. avg is 1,578 per 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
Higher-than-average property crime is why insurance carriers charge more in this zip code — your premium reflects the claims frequency for the area. 434 Wellington Apartments also has on-site security features (Controlled access, Property manager on site, Package lockers) that insurers recognize with discounts.
Source: FBI UCR Program, Chicago (2024-12 to 2025-11)
What Residents Are Saying
Based on Google reviews, here are the issues residents mention most often — and the ones that matter when choosing your coverage. Longer bars indicate more frequent discussion.
On-Site Security
Flood Risk
Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage. FEMA maps every property into a flood zone — here's what that means for 434 Wellington Apartments.
FEMA Zone X (Area Of Minimal Flood Hazard) — Minimal flood risk
Flood insurance optional but inexpensive in this zone.
Flood zone data from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL). Zones can change — verify at FEMA Flood Map Service.
Fees Beyond Rent
These are the additional charges beyond base rent at 434 Wellington Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Required Fees
Utilities Monthly Fee
Charged per unit.
High Speed Internet Access
Xfinity secure WiFi with speeds up to 400Mbps Charged per unit.
Studio Utility Bundle
Water cooking gas trash heat and internet Charged per unit.
One Bedroom Utility Bundle
Water cooking gas trash heat and internet Charged per unit.
Application Fee Per Applicant
Charged per applicant.
Studio Move in Fee
Charged per unit.
One Bedroom Move in Fee
Charged per unit.
Amenities
Special Features
Community Features
Floor Plan Amenities
About 434 Wellington Apartments
From the property listing:
Park Wellington Apartments combines the charm of a vintage community with the conveniences of todays lifestyle. Located in the heart of Chicagos Lakeview neighborhood, we are close to shopping and two blocks from the lakefront. Come see our renovated studio and one bedroom apartments. Furnished apartments are also available at Park Wellington in the Lakeview area in Chicago.
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